| 释义 |
sound noun /saʊnd/ /saʊnd/ Idioms jump to other results something you hear [countable] something that you can hear synonym noise- a loud/soft/faint sound
- a high/low sound
- a buzzing/hissing/popping sound
- He crept into the house trying not to make a sound.
- sound of somebody/something She heard the sound of footsteps outside.
- the different sounds and smells of the forest
- He could hear the sound of several voices.
- sound of somebody/something doing something The sound of children playing in the garden woke me.
- A strange sound from the room next door startled her.
Extra Examples- A hollow sound echoed through the room.
- A strange sound came from the box.
- He didn't utter a single sound throughout the meeting.
- He jumped at the sound of my voice.
- He listened for sounds of movement.
- I awoke to the sound of rain.
- The door opened without a sound.
- The room was filled with the sound of laughter.
- There was a sickening sound as his head made contact with the concrete.
- Three bones transmit sounds to the inner ear.
- What's making that awful creaking sound?
- the distant sound of church bells
- I sat listening to the soft sound of rustling leaves.
- I still recall vividly the sights, sounds, and smells of our day at the seaside.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + soundsound + verbsound + nounpreposition- at the sound of
- without a sound
- sound of
- …
phrases- break the sound barrier
- the speed of sound
See full entry [uncountable] continuous rapid movements (called vibrations) that travel through air or water and can be heard when they reach a person’s or an animal’s ear- Sound travels more slowly than light.
- aircraft that can fly faster than the speed of sound
- Sound carries well over calm water.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + soundsound + verbsound + nounpreposition- at the sound of
- without a sound
- sound of
- …
phrases- break the sound barrier
- the speed of sound
See full entry from television/radio [uncountable] what you can hear coming from a television, radio, etc., or as part of a film- Could you turn the sound up/down?
- The sound quality of the tapes was excellent.
- Is the sound turned on? I can't hear anything.
- Even with the sound turned off, television is distracting.
- They were known for producing DVDs with good picture and sound.
see also surround soundExtra Examples- There's a lot of ambient sound in this film.
- a game with good graphics and great sound
Topics Film and theatrea1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + sound- turn down
- turn off
- turn up
- …
sound + nounSee full entry of musicians- [countable, uncountable] the effect that is produced by the music of a particular singer or group of musicians
- Franz Ferdinand have a great sound that's their own.
- The Moog synthesizer created a whole new sound.
- The band developed a formidable live sound.
- We experimented with different sounds.
- He has a sound unlike any other guitarist.
- Most of their songs have the sound of the sixties about them.
- He produces a good clean sound on his flute.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + soundSee full entry impression [singular] the sound of something the idea or impression that you get of somebody/something from what somebody says or what you read- They had a wonderful time by the sound of it.
- From the sound of things you were lucky to find him.
- They're consulting a lawyer? I don't like the sound of that.
water- [countable] (often in place names) a narrow passage of water that joins two larger areas of water synonym strait
Word Originnoun senses 1 to 5 Middle English soun, from Anglo-Norman French soun (noun), suner (verb), from Latin sonus. The form with -d was established in the 16th cent. noun sense 6 Middle English: from Old Norse sund ‘swimming, strait’; related to swim. Idioms like, etc. the sound of your own voice - (disapproving) to like talking a lot or too much, usually without wanting to listen to other people
- She’s much too fond of the sound of her own voice.
Which Word? noise / soundnoise / sound- Noise is usually loud and unpleasant. It can be countable or uncountable:
- Try not to make so much noise.
- What a terrible noise!
- Sound is a countable noun and means something that you hear:
- All she could hear was the sound of the waves.
You do not use words like much or a lot of with sound.
within (the) sound of something - (British English) near enough to be able to hear something
- a house within sound of the sea
sound verb /saʊnd/ /saʊnd/ not usually used in the progressive tensesIdioms Phrasal Verbs jump to other results give impression linking verb to give a particular impression when heard or read about- + adj. to sound good/great/right/interesting
- His voice sounded strange on the phone.
- The economy went into recession and taxpayers ended up footing the bill. Sound familiar (= does that sound familiar)?
- I'm about to say something which sounds a bit strange.
- Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't.
- She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news.
- All of this sounds a lot worse than it actually is.
- His explanation sounds reasonable to me.
- He doesn’t sound French—and he doesn’t look it.
- + noun She sounds just the person we need for the job.
- sound like somebody/something The pioneering technique sounds like something out of a science fiction film.
- You sounded just like your father when you said that.
- sound as if/as though… I hope I don’t sound as if/as though I’m criticizing you.
In spoken English people often use like instead of as if or as though, especially in North American English, but this is not considered correct in written British English. -sounding- (in adjectives) giving the impression of having a particular sound
- an Italian-sounding name
- fine-sounding words
produce sound- [intransitive, transitive] to produce a sound; to make something such as a musical instrument produce a sound
- The bell sounded for the end of the class.
- (British English) sound something Passing motorists sounded their horns in support.
Extra Examples- At that moment the dinner gong sounded.
- An alarm sounded two minutes after midnight.
give warning/signal [transitive] sound something to give a signal such as a warning by making a sound- When I saw the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm.
- (figurative) Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique.
- Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances).
- Wall Street has sounded repeated warnings about rising inflation.
pronounce- [transitive] sound something (specialist) to pronounce something
- You don't sound the ‘b’ in the word ‘comb’.
measure depth- [transitive, intransitive] sound (something) (specialist) to measure the depth of the sea or a lake by using a line with a weight attached, or an electronic instrument
Word Originverb senses 1 to 5 and sound off. Middle English soun, from Anglo-Norman French soun (noun), suner (verb), from Latin sonus. The form with -d was established in the 16th cent. sound somebody out/sound something out. Middle English: from Old English gesund, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch gezond and German gesund. verb sense 6 late Middle English: from Old French sonder, based on Latin sub- ‘below’ + unda ‘wave’. Idioms look/sound suspiciously like something - (often humorous) to be very similar to something
- Their latest single sounds suspiciously like the last one.
sound/strike a note (of something) - to express feelings or opinions of a particular kind
- She sounded a note of warning in her speech.
- The touch of cynicism struck a slightly sour note.
Extra Examples- He sounded a cautionary note.
- His opening remarks struck the right note.
Topics Opinion and argumentc2
(it) sounds like a plan (to me) - (especially North American English) used to agree to a suggestion that you think is goodTopics Opinion and argumentc2
sound adjective /saʊnd/ /saʊnd/ (comparative sounder, superlative soundest) Idioms jump to other results reliable sensible; that you can rely on and that will probably give good results- He's a person of very sound judgement.
- He gave me some very sound advice.
- This gives the design team a sound basis for their work.
- The proposal makes sound commercial sense.
- Their policies are environmentally sound.
opposite unsoundExtra Examples- It was a financially sound investment.
- She had a perfectly sound reason for acting as she did.
- That seems like fairly sound advice.
- You need to have sound reasons to back up your arguments.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryverbsadverbSee full entry detailed/complete [only before noun] good, detailed and complete- a sound knowledge/understanding of something
- He has a sound grasp of the issues.
- Do you think the evidence is sound?
not damaged/hurt in good condition; not damaged, hurt, etc.- We arrived home safe and sound.
- to be of sound mind (= not mentally ill)
- The house needs attention but the roof is sound.
- The roof is in reasonably sound condition.
opposite unsoundOxford Collocations DictionaryverbsadverbphrasesSee full entry sleep- [usually before noun] deep and peaceful
- to have a sound night’s sleep
- to be a sound sleeper
good, but not excellent- good and accurate, but not excellent
- a sound piece of writing
- a sound tennis player
- This was another sound performance by the team.
physical punishment- severe
- to give somebody a sound beating
Word Originadjective Middle English: from Old English gesund, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch gezond and German gesund. Idioms - (informal) in perfect condition
- The doctor said I was as sound as a bell.
More Like This Similes in idiomsSimiles in idioms- (as) bald as a coot
- (as) blind as a bat
- (as) bright as a button
- (as) bold as brass
- as busy as a bee
- as clean as a whistle
- (as) dead as a/the dodo
- (as) deaf as a post
- (as) dull as ditchwater
- (as) fit as a fiddle
- as flat as a pancake
- (as) good as gold
- (as) mad as a hatter/a March hare
- (as) miserable/ugly as sin
- as old as the hills
- (as) pleased/proud as Punch
- as pretty as a picture
- (as) regular as clockwork
- (as) quick as a flash
- (as) safe as houses
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) steady as a rock
- (as) thick as two short planks
- (as) tough as old boots
sound adverb /saʊnd/ /saʊnd/ jump to other results - sound asleep very deeply asleep
Word Originadverb Middle English: from Old English gesund, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch gezond and German gesund.
|