inflection

US /ɪnˈflek.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈflek.ʃən/
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1.

屈折变化, 词形变化

a change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, or gender.

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The word 'run' has different inflections like 'runs', 'ran', and 'running'.
单词“run”有不同的屈折变化,如“runs”、“ran”和“running”。
Understanding verb inflection is crucial for learning a new language.
理解动词变位对于学习一门新语言至关重要。
2.

语调, 音调变化

a change in the pitch or tone of a person's voice.

:
Her voice had a rising inflection at the end of the question.
她说话时,问题结尾的语调有上升的变化
He spoke with a strange inflection that made me curious.
他说话带着一种奇怪的腔调,让我很好奇。