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toneless

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Linguistics
tone·less /ˈtəʊnləs $ ˈtoʊn-/ adjective  SLa toneless voice does not express any feelings 〔声音〕单调的,平淡的 SYN expressionless ‘I’m sorry, ’ he said, in a flat toneless voice. 对不起。他以淡淡的声调说道。
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tonelessThe chairman's voice was firm but toneless.His toneless voice caught fire and was blessed with new colour and depth.
tone·less adjectiveChineseSyllable
toneless does a any Corpus not feelings voice express


toneless
toneless /ˈtəʊnləs $ ˈtoʊn-/ adjective
a toneless voice does not express any feelings
   SYN  expressionless:
    ‘I’m sorry,’ he said, in a flat toneless voice.


tone·lessBrE /ˈtəʊnləs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈtoʊnləs/ 🔊 adjective(of a voice, etc. 声音等) dull or flat; not expressing any emotion or interest 单调的;呆板的;沉闷的 tone·less·ly BrE /ˈtəʊnləsli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈtoʊnləsli/ 🔊 adverb