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单词 sounding
释义 sounding
1.
n.
  1. a the action or process of measuring the depth of water, now usu. by means of echo. b an instance of this (took a sounding).
  2. (in pl.) a a region close to the shore of the right depth for sounding. b Naut. measurements taken by sounding. c cautious investigation (made soundings as to his suitability).
  3. a the determination of any physical property at a depth in the sea or at a height in the atmosphere. b an instance of this.
Phrases and idioms
sounding-balloon a balloon used to obtain information about the upper atmosphere. sounding-line a line used in sounding the depth of water. sounding-rod a rod used in finding the depth of water in a ship's hold (see SOUND(3)).
2.
adj.
  1. giving forth (esp. loud or resonant) sound (sounding brass).
  2. emptily boastful, resonant, or imposing (sounding promises).
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