vocal
UK/ˈvəʊkl/US/'vәukl/
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to the voice or to singing.
声音的；嗓音的；声乐的
adj.
Expressing opinions freely, loudly, and openly.
直言不讳的，大声疾呼的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvoc (voice) + -al (relating to) = "of the voice." From the literal sense (vocal cords, vocal music) it extends to people who use their voice freely: a vocal critic speaks up loudly and often.
Root voc still carries 54 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.vocal cords声带
- 2.vocal training声乐训练
- 3.vocal critic直言的批评者
- 4.vocal supporter大声疾呼的支持者
- 5.highly vocal非常直言
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has had years of vocal training as a singer.
- 2.
He is a vocal supporter of the new reforms.
- 3.
Residents were vocal in their opposition to the plan.