voice
UK/vɔɪs/US/vɒis/
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释义
n.
The sound produced by the vocal cords when speaking or singing.
嗓音，声音
n.
The right or opportunity to express an opinion; a say.
发言权；意见表达
v.
To express an opinion or feeling in words.
表达，说出（意见、情感）
词根拆分
词根派生经古法语直接来自拉丁语 vōx"声音"。从字面的声音延伸到抽象的"发言权"：在某决定中"有 voice"就是有机会发声。
词根 voc 还连着 54 个词常用搭配
- 1.raise your voice提高嗓门
- 2.lower your voice压低声音
- 3.tone of voice语气
- 4.have a voice有发言权
- 5.voice an opinion表达意见
例句
- 1.
She lowered her voice so the children wouldn't hear.
她压低声音，免得孩子们听见。
- 2.
Citizens deserve a voice in how their city is run.
市民理应在城市治理中拥有发言权。
- 3.
He voiced concerns about the new policy at the meeting.
他在会上表达了对新政策的担忧。