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raspy

UK/'ræspi/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Having a rough, harsh, or grating sound, especially of a voice

沙哑的,刺耳的,粗糙的

Root Breakdown

Native English
raspyother
=raspy

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His raspy voice sounded rough and worn from the long illness.

  • 2.

    The old phonograph produced a raspy sound that made music hard to enjoy.

  • 3.

    She spoke in a raspy whisper so as not to wake the sleeping child.

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