tones
UKUS
IELTSA2
Definitions
n.
Plural of tone: sounds of a specific pitch; vocal qualities; shades of colour; the general atmosphere of a place or situation.
音调，声调；色调；基调（tone的复数）
v.
Third person singular of tone: to give a particular tone or quality to something.
使增强色调；使（肌肉）结实（tone的第三人称单数）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.earthy tones大地色调
- 2.muted tones柔和色调
- 3.hushed tones低声细语
- 4.four tones四声（声调）
Example Sentences
- 1.
The church bells rang out in rich, deep tones across the quiet village.
- 2.
Mandarin Chinese uses four distinct tones to differentiate word meanings.
- 3.
The interior designer chose earthy tones to give the room a natural, calming feel.