accent
US /ˈæk.sənt/
UK /ˈæk.sənt/
名詞
1.
口音, 腔調
a distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.
範例:
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She spoke with a strong French accent.
她帶著濃重的法國口音。
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His regional accent was very noticeable.
他的地方口音非常明顯。
2.
重音, 強調
a special emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech, typically by a rise in pitch or intensity.
範例:
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The word 'present' has the accent on the first syllable when it's a noun.
單詞'present'作為名詞時，重音在第一個音節。
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She put a strong accent on the word 'never'.
她對“never”這個詞加了重音。
3.
音符, 重音符號
a mark on a letter or word indicating pronunciation or stress.
範例:
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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.
許多法語單詞都有一個抑揚音符。
動詞
1.
強調, 突出
to emphasize (a particular feature or aspect).
範例:
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The new policy accents the importance of customer service.
新政策強調客戶服務的重要性。
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Her dress was designed to accent her slender figure.
她的連衣裙旨在突出她苗條的身材。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞