inflect
US /ɪnˈflekt/
UK /ɪnˈflekt/
动词
1.
屈折, 使词形变化
change the form of a word to express a grammatical function or attribute, typically by adding an affix or changing the vowel in the stem
示例:
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Verbs are inflected for tense and person.
动词根据时态和人称进行屈折变化。
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Nouns can be inflected for number and case.
名词可以根据数和格进行屈折变化。
2.
改变声调, 使抑扬顿挫
modulate (the voice) in tone or pitch
示例:
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She inflected her voice to convey sarcasm.
她改变了声调以表达讽刺。
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His voice didn't inflect, indicating a lack of emotion.
他的声音没有抑扬顿挫，表明缺乏情感。
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