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单词 noise
释义
noise1 nounnoise2 verb
noisenoise1 /nɔɪz/ ●●● S2 W2 noun Word Origin
WORD ORIGINnoise
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French ‘quarreling, noise’, from Latin nausea; ➔ NAUSEA
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Are you sure you locked the door? I thought I heard a noise downstairs.
  • Can you hear that funny scratching noise?
  • Do you have to make so much noise?
  • The noise of the machines made it hard to talk.
  • The noise of the traffic kept me awake all night.
  • the noise of the traffic
  • There was a loud cracking noise and then the chair collapsed.
  • Traffic noise is a problem in inner-city areas.
  • What was that clunking noise?
  • Why are the children making so much noise out there?
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A speeding motor boat sliced the waters with the grating noise of a buzz saw.
  • As we slowed down, his noise speeded up, as did his frantic hopping movements, signifying even greater disapproval.
  • The river made a little noise, a kind of quiet hum in the background.
  • The wood panelling obviously deadened any noise from outside.
  • Their noise would have undoubtedly caused enormous damage to the sensitive hearing of marine mammals.
  • These phenomena show up as excess noise, distortion and reduced tube life.
  • Tonight's contribution is awesome in the decibels of that noise.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
a loud sound, especially an unpleasant one: · Traffic noise is a problem in inner-city areas.· Why is the washing machine making so much noise?
a loud unpleasant noise, especially one that annoys you. Racket is more informal than din: · I wish those kids would stop making such a racket.· I shouted to make myself heard above the din of the crowd.· the din of battle
British English a very loud unpleasant noise, especially one that continues for a long time: · the deafening row of the loudspeakers
a loud noise that continues for a long time – used about the noise from an engine, the traffic, a crowd, the sea, or the wind: · She heard the roar of a motorbike behind her.· the roar of the waves breaking on the beach· the roar of the crowd at the Blue Jays baseball game
especially written the unclear sound of a lot of people talking and moving around in a place: · It’s a wonderful place to escape from the hubbub of London’s busy streets.· His voice rose above the hubbub.
especially written a noise made by people arguing or fighting: · There was a big commotion going on outside the building.· He went downstairs to find out what was causing the commotion.
British English, clamor American English literary a loud noise made by a group of people or things all making a noise at the same time: · They heard the clamour of angry voices.· the clamor of the rain on the roof· the clamour of typewriters· the clamour of the birds
Longman Language Activatora loud noise
a loud sound, especially an unpleasant one: · Traffic noise is a problem in inner-city areas.· The noise of the machines made it hard to talk.make (a) noise: · Do you have to make so much noise?
informal a loud, unpleasant noise: · It's impossible to work with that racket going on.make a racket: · I wish those kids would stop making such a racket upstairs.
a loud, unpleasant noise, especially one made by a large number of people talking loudly, working etc: · The hall resounded with the din of thirty children scraping violins, banging drums and singing loudly.above the din: · I shouted to make myself heard above the din.
a sudden noisy activity, especially the noise of people arguing or fighting: · We heard a commotion downstairs and ran down to see what was happening.· Suddenly there was a commotion by the front door, and two police officers marched in.in commotion (=full of noisy activity): · Suddenly the whole street was in commotion.
a loud, confused, unclear noise, made by many people talking at the same time: · It's a wonderful place to escape from the hubbub of London's busy streets.over/above the hubbub: · His voice rose above the hubbub.
a continuous loud noise, especially if made by a machine or a strong wind: · Inside, the gale was no more than a distant, muffled roar.· She heard the roar of a motorbike behind her.
British /clamor American a loud noise, especially the noise made by an excited or confused crowd - used especially in literature: · The station was filled with the clamour of shouting voices and movement.· The noise in the auditorium had risen to a clamor.
a sound
something that you hear: · The only sound in the house was the ticking of the clock.· Something's wrong with the TV - you can see the pictures, but there's no sound.sound of: · From the next room came the sound of laughter.a clicking/tapping/buzzing etc sound: · What's that funny rattling sound coming from the back of the car?sights and sounds (=things that you see and hear): · the fascinating sights and sounds of Marrakesh
a sound, especially a loud or unpleasant one: · Why are the children making so much noise out there?· Are you sure you locked the door? I thought I heard a noise downstairs.noise of: · The noise of the traffic kept me awake all night.a banging/cracking/scratching etc noise: · Can you hear that funny scratching noise?a loud noise: · There was a loud cracking noise and then the chair collapsed.
to make a sound
· I knew that if I made any sound, they would find me.· The engine made a very strange noise when I tried to start the car.make a buzzing/creaking/tapping etc sound · Every time someone opens that door, it makes a terrible creaking sound.make a sound/make a noise like · The lamb was making a sound like a baby crying.
: go bang/beep/pop etc especially spoken to make a short loud sound: · I was using the hairdryer and suddenly it went bang and stopped working.· The microwave should go ping when it's finished.
: with a bang/crash/thud etc making a loud sound: · The picture fell to the floor with a loud crash.· Rockets flew into the air and then exploded with a terrific bang.
if something goes off , it starts making a noise - use this about warning bells, clocks that tell you it is time to get up etc: · My neighbour's car alarm went off three times last night.· I get up as soon as the alarm clock goes off at 7:15.
to make a particular kind of sound - use this especially in scientific and technical contexts: · The machine emits regular bleeps which indicate the heart rate.· Sounds emitted by the dolphins were recorded with an underwater microphone.
if someone lets out a particular kind of sound, they make it, especially when something surprises, frightens, or hurts them: · "It can't be true," Maria said, letting out a sob.· A hand touched her shoulder. She let out a scream.
WORD SETS
ablaze, adjectiveacoustic, adjectiveacoustics, nounaglow, adjectivebaa, verbbabble, verbbabble, nounbabel, nounbaby talk, nounbackfire, verbbackground, nounbang, nounbang, verbbang, interjectionbark, verbbark, nounbattle cry, nounbay, verbbeat, verbbeat, nounbellow, verbbellow, nounblare, verbblast, nounbleat, verbbleep, nounbleep, verbblip, nounbong, nounboom, nounboom, verbbowwow, interjectionbrassy, adjectivebray, verbbrazen, adjectivebreathy, adjectivebubble, verbbump, nounchatter, verbchatter, nounclink, verbclink, nouncrack, verbcrack, nouncrackle, verbcrackling, nouncrash, verbcrash, nouncreak, verbcreaky, adjectivecroak, verbcroak, nouncrow, nouncrow, verbcrunch, nouncrunch, verbding-dong, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedrone, verbdrone, noundrown, verbdrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrumming, noundull, adjectiveecho, verbecho, nounfizz, verbflat, adjectivefootfall, nounfootstep, nounfusillade, noungrinding, adjectivegroan, verbgroan, noungrunt, verbgrunt, nounguffaw, verbgunshot, nounguttural, adjectivehigh, adjectivehigh, adverbhiss, verbindistinct, adjectiveirregular, adjectivelow, verbmarbled, adjectivematching, adjectivemellow, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemetallic, adjectivemoan, verbmoan, nounmodulate, verbmonotone, nounmoo, verbmurmur, verbmurmur, nounmusical, adjectivemusically, adverbmute, verbnasal, adjectivenoise, nounoink, interjectionoof, interjectionpatter, verbpatter, nounpeal, nounpeal, verbpenetrating, adjectivepercussion, nounpsychedelic, adjectivepulse, nounputter, verbquack, verbquack, nounquaver, nounracket, nounrasp, verbrasp, nounraspberry, nounrat-a-tat, nounrattle, nounraucous, adjectivereedy, adjectivereport, nounresonance, nounresonant, adjectiveresonate, verbresonator, nounresound, verbresounding, adjectivereverberate, verbreverberation, nounrich, adjectivering, nounring, verbringing, adjectiveripple, verbripple, nounroar, nounroaring, adjectiveroll, verbrough, adjectiverustle, verbrustle, nounscratch, verbscratch, nounscream, verbscream, nounscrunch, verbsmoky, adjectivesnarl, verbsoft, adjectivesoft-spoken, adjectivesonorous, adjectivesotto voce, adverbsplosh, verbsweet, adjectiveswoosh, verbtick-tock, nountinny, adjectivetonal, adjectivevivid, adjectivevowel, nounwail, verbweak, adjectivewhack, nounwham, interjectionwhine, verbwhinny, verbwhirr, verbwhistle, verbwhistle, nounyelp, nounyowl, verbzoom, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
· The car engine was making a funny noise.
· She heard a strange noise.
· The noise seemed to be coming from the kitchen.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + noise
· The rain made a loud noise against the window.
· What’s that funny noise?
(=a noise with a particular kind of sound)· The water moved through the pipes with a loud gurgling noise.
(=noise that does not stop)· She was fed up with the constant noise of traffic.
(=noise of things that are happening around you)· The background noise made it hard to hear what he was saying.
· It was peaceful there, with no traffic noise at all.
noise + NOUN
· The hospital is trying to reduce noise levels to help patients sleep.
(=noise from cars, planes etc which has a bad effect on people’s lives)· The new airport will increase noise pollution in the surrounding area.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· Noise levels are unacceptably high.
· You get a lot of traffic noise living here.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· A big noise in the record industry, whatever that Cornelius stuffed things into his suitcase.· I know you must be so mad that you have this scary feeling from the big noise of the thunder.· Then he can be a big noise over there.· He's a big noise now; at least he imagines he is.
· He waited until she had closed the door then went back up, making as little noise as possible.· The river made a little noise, a kind of quiet hum in the background.· There was a little cracking noise, and the man keeled over backwards. ` Hup!· The first billy goat makes just a little noise and has a tiny voice.· There was very little noise really.· There was little noise from outside the windows and we appeared cut off from the city and from civilian life in general.· Or was that just the after-effect of mysterious little noises in the night?· The most successful breeders raise their birds away from roads and urban areas, where there is little noise or air pollution.
· The rain made a loud noise on the window.· Just how loud noise damages hearing is not exactly understood.· She dreamed of loud noises and flashing lights.· Before she could get in another word, a loud noise suddenly exploded from within the house.· You are suddenly awoken by a loud noise.· As the tree burned, it sighed at what happiness it had ignored, and each sigh made a loud popping noise.· Babies are weak and vulnerable in the face of huge shapes and loud noises that they can only dimly perceive.· One time he had his agent try to make loud noises in the background.
· It was a curious, low quivering noise.· The area utilized to conduct this type of research and evaluation must have a low radio noise interference level.· The pickup features an exclusive transducer that Guild claim offers advanced sensitivity and dynamic range as well as low noise levels.· This movement does not affect parallel tracking of the wheels but results in lower noise levels and reduced vibration.· They heard a low, booming noise.· And, as a result, giving it better driving stability, reduced fuel consumption and lower noise levels.
· There was a strange singing noise in his ears.· But is that worse than strange noises in the bedroom closet?· Then the baby began to make strange noises, and Alice looked into its face again.· There were a lot of strange noises like the sound of the refrigerator unit going on and off in the trailer.· Some strange noises came from one of the children and Asik thought he must have been in pain.· Nor had she lost her nerve, as evidenced by her conduct one night when Marian heard a strange noise.· The strange metallic noises continued at intervals, whenever he was in a position to hear them.· There was a strange rasping noise coming from over the next rise.
· Yet the hostility of takeovers is a distraction, a sort of white noise.· The fans whir in the background, filling the locker room with white noise.· Safe noise. White noise is as safe as a lullaby.· I lifted the receiver with caution, listening for the white noise of a long-distance connection.· A soft whir of white noise issued from a receiver and speakers near the operating table.· When the waves are big, it can be deafening, a low-level white noise.
NOUN
· It sounded like Klaus Richter, although there was a lot of background noise.· Later it may possibly be used in ordinary conversation, but again quiet circumstances avoid interference from the background noise.· Repetitive stimuli are relegated to background noise and, like the ticking of that clock, are not heard until they stop.· If under-modulated, there will be a lot of background noise and weak results.· The physical effort required in speaking would also be less than against a background noise of heavy traffic.· For speech recognition the principal operational difficulty to be faced is the interference to the acoustic signal from background noise.
· He noticed the change of pitch in the engine noise and the slight tilt of the aircraft as it began its descent.· I yelled over the engine noise of the old Dodge van.· Richmann tensed as the approaching engine noise reached a peak.· For perhaps half a minute we strained to identify the source of the engine noise.· This was done and almost immediately we noticed increased engine noise.· The engine noise rose, the chocks were pulled.· The dark of the tunnel hammered the engine noise back at us, water drumming on the roof above my head.· If possible, run the engine, checking for excessive exhaust smoke and engine noise.
· Where it should have tried harder, however, is with taming mechanical noise levels.· Although children under 3 can enjoy many of the activities, they might be frightened by the noise level.· The pickup features an exclusive transducer that Guild claim offers advanced sensitivity and dynamic range as well as low noise levels.· I mean nada, zilch, noise level, off the screen, under the radar.· When most or all of the team were present, noise levels and constant interruptions effectively frustrated work which needed sustained thinking.· The noise level was high in both languages; all faces were deadly serious.· In general, the controls are well-positioned and maximum noise level is 79dBA.· The fact that the pot is wired in reverse should have no effect on noise levels.
· Our survey revealed a noise pollution impact on the community that is not imagined.· Or the ear which shouts, about noise pollution.· All great fun for the flyer but not for those inclined to complain about noise pollution.
· The light was much clearer in this room now. Traffic noise had swollen into the full cancer of morning rush-hour.· Win could hear traffic noises, excited air.· The youngsters learn that there is nothing to fear and, after a time, they also totally ignore the traffic noise.· Traffic starts to build about six, and so does the traffic noise.· It also reduces a certain amount of heat loss, as well as cutting down traffic noise.· It was incredibly quiet, with distant traffic noise making it seem even quieter.· It must be nearly dawn, for there are more traffic noises breaking into the darkness outside.
VERB
· Mrs. Mott had complained of the noise they made going to and fro.· They have complained about the noise and mess caused by builders working on apartments for the elderly.· This will also go a long way towards preventing your neighbour complaining about the noise you make.· All great fun for the flyer but not for those inclined to complain about noise pollution.· Residents nearby have complained about noise and disturbance late at night.· These results led the authors to assume that patients were unwilling to complain about noise levels.
· Large numbers of turbines create noise as well as electricity, so there's often resistance to wind farms from local residents.· He always had to make his appearance felt immediately by creating a lot of noise and clatter.· Because of its low thermal capacity, large amounts must be used, which creates a problem of noise.
· The noises you heard - the explosive noises - were the acoustic effects of a second Darkfall strike.· On hearing a noise, he and Barnabas sat straight up, seeing only a silhouette in the doorway.· In the distance they heard the noise of the horn.· Turn out the lights, they hear rustling noises downstairs: a gang of cauliflower trying the back door.· As she heard the noise of the front door slamming she awoke with a feeling of relief.· McMurphy says, and I barely can hear him over the noise of the phone wires whistling in the walls.· Beyond the soft sounds of the garden he could just hear the noise of London.· Every time she heard the slightest noise, she found herself glancing towards the archway.
· The old man seems just to be listening to the noise.· I lifted the receiver with caution, listening for the white noise of a long-distance connection.· Engage forward and reverse gears and shunt backwards and forwards, listening for unusual transmission noises.· And that we have an obligation to listen to noise because it shows us the grim truth of reality.· Look at everything around you; be aware of the weather; listen to any noises which you might hear.· I stand without breathing, listening to line noise.· Worrying about, concentrating on and listening to the head noises will make them seem even more prominent and dominating.· While he was toasting it and putting butter on it, Conradin listened to the noises beyond the dining-room door.
· Her mouth makes noises and I interpret.· Show the students the balloons and ask them how you can make a noise using a balloon. 2.· There was some clicking, and then the muffled sound of a human voice making its usual incomprehensible noises.· Finally he made a noise, and Maritza turned around, uttered a little cry of thanks, and took the tissue.· The government sponsored Meadowell Initiative makes noises in the north of the estate - but does pitifully little, painfully slowly.· At this point I made reluctant noises of approval: there seemed nothing else to do.· Well, maybe they do, but making any old noises is clearly not sufficient to enter the rationality stakes.· The other tenants say the church makes too much noise.
· To reduce outgoing noise from circuits, designers softened the sharp, nearly-square signals emitted by microprocessors used in Foxboro's equipment.· How can I reduce that noise?· Clip them securely to the joists and to the cistern platform; this will also reduce noise from the system.· Auditory information in the form of one language enters the system and is filtered to reduce environmental noise.· Heavy materials like brick and stone do not vibrate easily, and therefore soon reduce noise.· Read in studio People living near the M40 are demanding action to reduce noise created by the motorway.· The meeting comes on a day when the roads minister announced improvements to reduce noise impact.· What methods can be used to eliminate or reduce noise? 5.
· Isabel Lavender opened her bedroom door and shouted above the noise of the vacuum cleaner.· Each stage proceeds simultaneously, accompanied by a continuous torrent of shouting above the noise of the pumps and other machinery.· He tries to shout but makes no noise.· He heard voices shouting and then scuffling noises.· They left, then, to be able to talk without having to shout over the noise.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • In synopsis the new play sounds rather like his best-known work, Noises Off.
  • Steve Cassidy hears the noises off.
► (make) encouraging/optimistic etc noises (about something)► make (all) the right noises (about something)
  • Apparently Bradford is interested in having it and Bristol has also made noises about it.
  • I made noises about the absence of a bank in this so-called international airport; but what choice did I have?
  • It was extended, but the Provisionals continued to make noises about renewing the violence.
  • Apparently Bradford is interested in having it and Bristol has also made noises about it.
  • I made noises about the absence of a bank in this so-called international airport; but what choice did I have?
  • It was extended, but the Provisionals continued to make noises about renewing the violence.
  • Kirchberg is where the peace and quiet is worth making a noise about.
Word family
WORD FAMILYadjectivenoisynoiselessadverbnoisilynoiselesslynounnoise
1[countable, uncountable] a sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or frightening SYN  sound:  What’s that noise?noise of the noise of the traffic Try not to make a noise when you go upstairs.gurgling/banging/crackling etc noise There was a strange whistling noise in his ears. There was a lot of noise outside. Noise levels have been reduced by 20%.traffic/engine/background etc noise the problem of aircraft noise near airports2(make) encouraging/optimistic etc noises (about something) British English to say things which suggest what your opinion or attitude is, without saying it directly:  Both sides were making hopeful noises about the hostages.3make (all) the right noises (about something) to say the things that other people want or expect to hear:  The health minister seems to be making all the right noises.4make noises about doing something to say that you are considering doing something:  He is now making noises about starting his own business.5make a (lot of) noise about something British English to talk about something a lot, so that people will notice it – used to show disapproval:  modern men who make a noise about the fact that they know how to look good6[uncountable] technical unwanted signals produced by an electrical circuit7[uncountable] technical pieces of unwanted information that can prevent a computer from working effectively8noises off the sounds, voices etc that come from actors who are not on the stage at the time → big noiseCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake a noise· The car engine was making a funny noise.hear a noise· She heard a strange noise.a noise comes from something· The noise seemed to be coming from the kitchen.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + noisea loud noise· The rain made a loud noise against the window.a strange/funny noise· What’s that funny noise?a gurgling/whistling/cracking etc noise (=a noise with a particular kind of sound)· The water moved through the pipes with a loud gurgling noise.constant noise (=noise that does not stop)· She was fed up with the constant noise of traffic.background noise (=noise of things that are happening around you)· The background noise made it hard to hear what he was saying.traffic/aircraft/engine etc noise· It was peaceful there, with no traffic noise at all.noise + NOUNnoise levels· The hospital is trying to reduce noise levels to help patients sleep.noise pollution (=noise from cars, planes etc which has a bad effect on people’s lives)· The new airport will increase noise pollution in the surrounding area.THESAURUSnoise a loud sound, especially an unpleasant one: · Traffic noise is a problem in inner-city areas.· Why is the washing machine making so much noise?racket/din a loud unpleasant noise, especially one that annoys you. Racket is more informal than din: · I wish those kids would stop making such a racket.· I shouted to make myself heard above the din of the crowd.· the din of battlerow British English a very loud unpleasant noise, especially one that continues for a long time: · the deafening row of the loudspeakersroar a loud noise that continues for a long time – used about the noise from an engine, the traffic, a crowd, the sea, or the wind: · She heard the roar of a motorbike behind her.· the roar of the waves breaking on the beach· the roar of the crowd at the Blue Jays baseball gamehubbub especially written the unclear sound of a lot of people talking and moving around in a place: · It’s a wonderful place to escape from the hubbub of London’s busy streets.· His voice rose above the hubbub.commotion especially written a noise made by people arguing or fighting: · There was a big commotion going on outside the building.· He went downstairs to find out what was causing the commotion.clamour British English, clamor American English literary a loud noise made by a group of people or things all making a noise at the same time: · They heard the clamour of angry voices.· the clamor of the rain on the roof· the clamour of typewriters· the clamour of the birds
noise1 nounnoise2 verb
noisenoise2 verb Verb Table
VERB TABLE
noise
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theynoise
he, she, itnoises
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theynoised
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave noised
he, she, ithas noised
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad noised
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill noise
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have noised
Continuous Form
PresentIam noising
he, she, itis noising
you, we, theyare noising
PastI, he, she, itwas noising
you, we, theywere noising
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been noising
he, she, ithas been noising
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been noising
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be noising
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been noising
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· Noise levels are unacceptably high.
· You get a lot of traffic noise living here.
 be noised abroad/about/around old-fashioned especially British English if news or information is noised abroad, people are talking about it:  Rumours of an election are being noised abroad.
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