accent
US /ˈæk.sənt/
UK /ˈæk.sənt/
名词
1.
口音, 腔调
a distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.
示例:
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She spoke with a strong French accent.
她带着浓重的法国口音。
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His regional accent was very noticeable.
他的地方口音非常明显。
2.
重音, 强调
a special emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech, typically by a rise in pitch or intensity.
示例:
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The word 'present' has the accent on the first syllable when it's a noun.
单词'present'作为名词时，重音在第一个音节。
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She put a strong accent on the word 'never'.
她对“never”这个词加了重音。
同义词:
3.
音符, 重音符号
a mark on a letter or word indicating pronunciation or stress.
示例:
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The acute accent in 'café' indicates the stress.
“café”中的尖音符表示重音。
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Many French words have a circumflex accent.
许多法语单词都有一个抑扬音符。
同义词:
动词
强调, 突出
to emphasize (a particular feature or aspect).
示例:
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The new policy accents the importance of customer service.
新政策强调客户服务的重要性。
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Her dress was designed to accent her slender figure.
她的连衣裙旨在突出她苗条的身材。