sonic

UK/'sɒnɪk/US/'sɒnik/

Definitions

adj.

Relating to sound or sound waves

声音的，声波的

adj.

Relating to or having the speed of sound

音速的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

sonsound

-icrelating to, having the nature of

=sonic

son (sound) + -ic (relating to) = 'having to do with sound.' Because sound has a fixed speed, sonic also marks that speed — a sonic boom is the crack heard when something reaches the speed of sound.

Root son still carries 22 more words

Common Collocations

1.sonic boom音爆
2.sonic wave声波
3.sonic landscape音响风格
4.sonic speed音速

Example Sentences

1.
The jet broke the sound barrier with a deafening sonic boom.
2.
The band is known for its dense, layered sonic landscape.
3.
Engineers tested the sonic properties of the new concert hall.

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