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sound sound ★★☆☆☆1. NOUN AND VERB USES 名词和动词用法2. ADJECTIVE USES 形容词用法Part-11[N-COUNT	可数名词]声音；响声 A sound is something that you hear. Peter heard the sound of gunfire...彼德听见了枪炮声。Liza was so frightened she couldn't make a sound...莉莎实在吓坏了，不敢弄出一点声音来。There was a splintering sound as the railing gave way.围栏倒下时发出了断裂的声音。...the sounds of children playing.孩子们的嬉闹声2[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]声(指通过空气、水或其他物质传播的一种能量) Sound is energy that travels in waves through air, water, or other substances, and can be heard. The aeroplane will travel at twice the speed of sound.这架飞机的速度将是音速的两倍。3[N-SING	单数名词](电视、收音机、CD 机等可调节音量的)声音，音响 The sound on a television, radio, or CD player is what you hear coming from the machine. Its loudness can be controlled.   [the N]She went and turned the sound down...她去把音量关小了。Compact discs have brought about a vast improvement in recorded sound quality.激光唱片极大地提高了录音的音质。4[N-COUNT	可数名词](歌手或乐队的)音乐风格，乐曲特色 A singer's or band's sound is the distinctive quality of their music.   [with supp]They have started showing a strong soul element in their sound...他们的音乐风格开始表现出一种强烈的灵乐特色。He's got a unique sound and a unique style.他的音乐风格独具特色。5[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]发声；出声响；响起 If something such as a horn or a bell sounds or if you sound it, it makes a noise.   [V]  [V n]The buzzer sounded in Daniel's office...丹尼尔办公室里的蜂音器响了。A young man sounds the bell to start the Sunday service.一个年轻人鸣钟宣布周日的礼拜开始了。6[VERB	动词]发出(警告等)；(以…语调)发表 If you sound a warning, you publicly give it. If you sound a note of caution or optimism, you say publicly that you are cautious or optimistic.   [V n]The Archbishop of Canterbury has sounded a warning to Europe's leaders on third world debt...坎特伯雷大主教就第三世界的债务问题向欧洲的领导人发出了警告。Others consider the move premature and have sounded a note of caution...其他人认为采取这个行动为时尚早，对此提出了警告。Sir Patrick attempted to sound a positive note, describing the meeting as serving a useful purpose.帕特里克爵士极力释放出一种积极的论调，称此次会议是很有用的。7[V-LINK	连系动词](某物)听起来 When you are describing a noise, you can talk about the way it sounds .   [V like n]  [V adj]  [V as if]They heard what sounded like a huge explosion...他们听见一声爆炸般的巨响。The creaking of the hinges sounded very loud in that silence...在那片寂静之中，铰链吱吱嘎嘎的声音听起来很响。It sounded as if he were trying to say something.听上去他好像试图要说些什么。8[V-LINK	连系动词]听起来似乎；听着好像 When you talk about the way someone sounds, you are describing the impression you have of them when they speak.   [V adj]  [V like n]  [V as if]  [V n]She sounded a bit worried...她的语气里有一点担心。Murphy sounds like a child...墨菲的口气像个孩子。She sounded as if she really cared...听起来她似乎真的很在乎。I thought she sounded a genuinely caring and helpful person.我觉得她听起来像是一个真心真意地关爱和帮助别人的人。9[V-LINK	连系动词](用于谈论印象或观点)听起来，似乎 When you are describing your impression or opinion of something you have heard about or read about, you can talk about the way it sounds .   [V like n]  [V as if]  [V adj]  [V n]It sounds like a wonderful idea to me, does it really work?...听起来这个主意很不错，真的能行吗？It sounds as if they might have made a dreadful mistake...听起来他们似乎犯下了一个可怕的错误。She decided that her doctor's advice sounded pretty good...她认为医生的建议似乎很不错。The book is not as morbid as it sounds...这本书并不像听起来那么可怕。I know this sounds a crazy thing for me to ask you.我知道我向你提出这个问题似乎很不可理喻。10[N-SING	单数名词](对于听说或读到的事情的)印象 You can describe your impression of something you have heard about or read about by talking about the sound of it.   [the N of n]Here's a new idea we liked the sound of...这是个新想法，我们一听就喜欢。I don't like the sound of Toby Osborne...我不喜欢托比·奥斯伯恩的那一套。From the sound of things, he might well be the same man...听起来，他似乎还是原来的那个他。He was being paid danger money from the sound of it.印象中他得到了危险工作津贴。11See also:-sounding；sounding；  12 to sound the alarm→see: alarm； to sound the death knell→see: death knell； safe and sound→see: safe； 相关词组：sound off sound out Part-21[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](身体)健康的；(心智)健全的；(建筑)坚固的 If a structure, part of someone's body, or someone's mind is sound, it is in good condition or healthy.   [usu v-link ADJ]When we bought the house, it was structurally sound...我们买下这栋房子的时候，它的结构还非常坚固。Although the car is basically sound, I was worried about certain areas...尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。His body was still sound.他的身体仍然硬朗。soundnessWe had taken great pains to check the structural soundness of the coachwork.我们下了很大的工夫检查汽车车身的结构是否安全。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](建议、推理或证据)正确的，合理的，可靠的，明智的 Sound advice, reasoning, or evidence is reliable and sensible. They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets...他们都是受过训练的营养学家，能够在饮食方面提出合理的建议。Buy a policy only from an insurance company that is financially sound...一定要从财务状况良好的保险公司购买保险。His reasoning is perfectly sound, but he misses the point...他的推理完全正确，但是未切中肯綮。There is sound scientific evidence of what certain gases do to the atmosphere.有可靠的科学依据可以证明某些气体对大气的影响。soundnessI can appreciate his humanitarian zeal； it is the soundness of his thought that I question...我能够理解他的人道主义热忱，我质疑的是他的观点是否正确。They have a strong record of financial soundness.他们有着极佳的财务记录，可以证明他们的财务状况良好。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](观点)正确的，明智的 If you describe someone's ideas as sound, you mean that you approve of them and think they are correct.   [approval]I am not sure that this is sound democratic practice...我不能肯定这是正确的民主行为。I think the idea of secularism is a very sound one...我认为现世主义的观点非常正确。Can anyone suggest a method of deterring spiders which is ecologically sound?有人能想出一种不会破坏生态环境而又能够赶跑蜘蛛的办法吗？4[ADJ	形容词](睡觉)酣畅的，深沉的 If someone is in a sound sleep, they are sleeping very deeply.   [ADJ n]  [ADV adj]She had woken me out of a sound sleep.她把我从酣睡中叫醒。Sound is also an adverb.He was lying in bed, sound asleep.他躺在床上，睡得正香。5See also:soundly；   sound1 nounsound2 verbsound3 adjectivesound4 adverbsoundsound1 /saʊnd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable, uncountable] something that you hear, or what can be heard  SYN  noise:  There were strange sounds coming from the next room.sound of She could hear the sound of voices. a vowel sound2[uncountable] a)the sound produced by a television or radio programme, a film etc:  We apologize for the loss of sound during that report. a sound engineer b)the loudness of a television, radio, film etc  SYN  volumeturn the sound down/up Turn the sound down a little, will you?3[countable usually singular, uncountable] the particular quality that a singer’s or group’s music has:  We’re trying to develop a harder, funkier sound.4by/from the sound of it/things judging from what you have heard or read about something:  By the sound of it, things are worse than we thought.5not like the sound of something to feel worried by something that you have heard or read:  ‘There’s been a slight change in our plans.’ ‘I don’t like the sound of that.’6sounds [plural] British English informal songs or music that are on a record, CD, or tape:  I need to buy some new sounds.7[countable usually singular] a narrow area of water that connects two larger areas of waterCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesloud· There was a loud creaking sound and the branch snapped.faint/soft (=not loud)· The sound was so faint I wasn’t sure what it was at first.deafening (=very loud)· The sound of the waterfall was deafening.distinctive/unmistakable· Suddenly from below came the unmistakable sound of gunfire.a strange sound· I heard a strange sound coming from outside.a familiar sound· Suddenly she heard the familiar sound of the key being turned in the front door.a distant sound (=a long way away)· All seemed quiet, but for the distant sound of police sirens.a muffled sound (=not clear)· Now there were muffled sounds of movement.a banging/tearing/hissing etc sound· There was an odd buzzing sound in her ears.verbshear a sound· She heard the sound of a car starting.make a sound· The machine made a strange hissing sound.not make a sound (=be completely quiet)· He lay still and didn’t make a sound.a sound comes from somewhere· The sounds seemed to be coming from the study below.sound travels· Light travels faster than sound.sound carries (=can be heard some distance away)· I knew the sound of the horn would would carry for miles.a sound stops· The sound stopped suddenly.a sound dies away (=stops gradually)· I listened until the sound had died away completely.COMMON ERRORS ► Don't say 'a strong sound'. Say  a loud sound.THESAURUSa high soundsqueak a very short high sound or cry: · I heard the squeak of his shoes on the tiled floor.· Annie gave a squeak of surprise.creak a long high sound that something makes when someone opens it, walks on it, sits on it etc – used especially about a door, wooden floor, bed, or stairs: · the creak of floorboards· The door opened with a creak.screech a loud, long, unpleasantly high sound – used especially about someone’s voice, or about brakes, tyres etc: · There was a screech of tyres followed by a bang.· She let out a screech of horror.beep (also bleep British English) a high electronic sound that a machine sends out, especially in order to attract someone’s attention: · You’ll hear a bleep when the photocopier’s finished printing.a quiet soundhum a quiet low continuous sound, especially from electrical equipment, traffic, an engine, or people’s conversation: · The only sound was the faint hum of the air-conditioning unit.· He could hear the hum of distant traffic.rustle a continuous quiet sound from papers, leaves, or clothes when they rub together: · She heard the rustle of dried leaves behind her.· the rustle of silk dressesmurmur a quiet low continuous sound, especially from people’s voices that are far away: · The murmur of voices died away.· They spoke in a low murmur.rumble a series of long low sounds, especially from big guns, traffic, or thunder: · I heard a rumble of thunder.· the low rumble of a train approachingmade by a liquidsplash the sound that a liquid makes when something hits it, or when it hits against another thing: · She jumped into the pool with a big splash.· the splash of the waves against the rocksgurgle the low sound that water makes when it flows gently over or through something: · the gurgle of a stream· She listened to the gurgle as the water drained out of the bath.plop the sudden short sound when something is dropped into a liquid: · Kate dropped the ice into her glass with a plop.made by air or gashiss a continuous high sound when air or gas comes out of something: · There was a hiss of steam from the coffee machine.· Workers reported hearing a loud hiss moments before the explosion.made by an explosion, gun etcbang a short sudden loud noise made by a gun, bomb etc: · There was a loud bang as the bomb exploded.· The firework went off with a bang.boom a very loud sound from an explosion, which you can hear for several seconds after it begins: · The building exploded into rubble with a loud boom.· The boom of artillery fire echoed in the distance.roar a continuous very loud noise that gets louder and continues for a long time: · The light was followed by the deafening roar of explosions.· the roar of the ship’s gunsmade by things hitting other thingsbang a loud sound caused especially when something hard or heavy hits something else: · I heard a loud bang and rushed out to see what had happened.· He slammed the door shut with a bang.crash a very loud sound caused when something hits something else, especially when damage is caused: · The tray of dishes fell to the floor with a crash.· I heard an enormous crash outside our house, and I went to see what had happened.thud a quiet low sound made when a heavy object falls down onto surface: · There was a dull thud as the box hit the floor.· His head hit the ground with a sickening thud.thump a dull loud sound made when a heavy object hits something else: · There was a loud thump as Eddie threw Luther back against the wall.clink a short ringing sound made when two glass, metal, or china objects hit each other: · the clink of champagne glasses· The clink of cutlery could be heard in the restaurant.tinkle the pleasant sound that is made by light pieces of glass or metal hitting each other repeatedly: · He listened to the faint tinkle of cow bells in the distance.jingle the sound of small metal objects being shaken together: · the jingle of her bracelets· the jingle of keysrattle a short repeated sound made when things hit against each other – used especially when part of something is loose and is hitting against something: · There was a strange rattle coming from the engine.· the rattle of the trolleysound1 nounsound2 verbsound3 adjectivesound4 adverbsoundsound2 ●●● S1 W2 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1seem [linking verb] if something or someone sounds good, bad, strange etc, that is how they seem to you when you hear about them or read about themsound adj Istanbul sounds really exciting. The whole story sounded very odd. $80 sounds about right for a decent hotel room.sound noun British English That sounds a good idea.sound like Nick sounds like a nice guy.it sounds as if/as though It sounds to me as if he needs professional help.it sounds like informal It sounds like you had a good time on your trip. I’ll come over to Richmond and take you out for dinner. How does that sound (=used to ask someone what they think of your suggestion)? faraway places with strange-sounding names2noise [linking verb] if a noise sounds like a particular thing, that is how it seems to you when you hear itsound like To Thomas, her laugh sounded horribly like a growl. I heard what sounded like fireworks.sound adj Her breathing sounded very loud.(it) sounds as if/as though The banging sounded as if it was coming from next door.(it) sounds like informal It sounds like the dog wants to be let out.3voice [linking verb] if someone sounds tired, happy, sad etc, that is how they seem to you when you hear their voicesound adj Are you okay? You sound tired. Josie didn’t sound very keen when I spoke to her. Her voice sounded very young.sound as if/as though You sound as if you’ve got a cold.sound like informal She sounded like she’d been crying.sound like You sound just like my mother  (=the things you say, opinions you express etc are just like the things my mother says).4warning [transitive] to publicly give a warning or tell people to be careful:  Several earlier studies had sounded similar warnings.sound a note of caution/warning I would, however, sound a note of caution. Now it is an American economist who is sounding the alarm.5make a noise [intransitive, transitive] if something such as a horn or bell sounds, or if you sound it, it makes a noise:  The bell sounded for dinner. Sound your horn to warn other drivers. She was unable to sound the alarm.6pronounce [transitive] technical to make the sound of a letter in a word:  The ‘s’ in ‘island’ is not sounded.GRAMMAR Sound is usually passive in this meaning.7measure depth [transitive] technical to measure the depth of the sea, a lake etc → soundingsGRAMMAR: Linking verbsSound is a linking verb. This type of verb links the subject of the sentence with an adjective or noun: · That sounds ridiculous.· It sounds a good idea.sound off phrasal verb1informal to express strong opinions about something, especially when you complain angrily in a way that other people find rude or boringsound off about She’s always sounding off about too much sex in the media. He should check his facts before sounding off.2American English if soldiers sound off, they shout out numbers or their names to show that they are theresound somebody/something ↔ out phrasal verb to talk to someone in order to find out what they think about a plan or idea:  He sounded people out and found the responses favourable. They want to sound out his opinion before they approach him formally.sound out about I wanted to sound her out about a job that I'm thinking of applying for.sound1 nounsound2 verbsound3 adjectivesound4 adverbsoundsound3 ●●○ W3 adjective  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1well-judged sensible or good, and likely to produce the right results  OPP  poor:  The book is full of sound advice. a man of great integrity and sound judgementecologically/ideologically/theoretically etc sound environmentally sound farming practices a sound investment2person British English a)someone who is sound can be depended on to make good decisions and give good advicesound on He’s very sound on matters of law. b)informal someone who is sound is a good person and can be trusted – used especially by young people:  My mum’s sound. She’d never throw me out.3thorough [only before noun] complete and thorough:  a sound understanding of money and banking systems a sound knowledge of English He has a sound grasp of European history.4in good condition in good condition and not damaged in any way  OPP  unsound:  The floor was completely sound. Is the building structurally sound?sound as a bell British English spoken (=in perfect condition)5healthy physically or mentally healthy  OPP  unsoundof sound mind law (=not mentally ill)sound as a bell British English spoken (=in perfect health)6sleep sound sleep is deep and peacefulsound sleeper (=someone who always sleeps well)—soundness noun [uncountable]COLLOCATIONSnounssound advice· He gave us some sound advice.sound judgment· He was beginning to rely on her sound judgment.a sound reason· Both these buyers have sound reasons for their choice.a sound investment· Property is usually a sound investment.a sound policy· The problems of industry will only be solved by sound economic policies.a sound basis· Sometimes friendship is a sound basis for a good marriage.adverbsenvironmentally/ecologically sound· The government encourages environmentally sound management of the countryside.ideologically sound (=good, according to a set of beliefs)· It was the ideologically sound thing to do.scientifically/technically sound· Are these studies scientifically sound?sound1 nounsound2 verbsound3 adjectivesound4 adverbsoundsound4 adverb  Collocations Phrases  sound asleep deeply asleep:  The baby was sound asleep.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EUMsxosEnFjfY1abLKbqZP9lVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNT6ltc0I/ijN9oO/dOGfRYos6etZJjmriQULYmMZlMh3+x05Cas9buBm7CWdkIjzNpQRct7FJ8qL8shIKqGWnA/ay/MZbC7+WNr+BcQVSqXzrY2NEJLPzrmOifk6cNAt5KOkl+Hv0UsEOR4qXFjH2NSDbiabAW0UNt25ITdWpunv3o/RIAef2jeNCtD9O9YZk4             sound              ★                    /        saʊnd                ;          NAmE                saʊnd                /                              noun                ,                  verb                ,                  adjective                ,                  adverb                            sound      sounds      sounded      sounding      sounder      soundest                            noun        ★                                  sth you hear        声音                    1        ★                  [countable          ]                          something that you can hear            声音；响声                                    SYN                                                    noise                                                              ◆          a            high/low sound                    高的╱低的声音                          ◆          a            clicking/buzzing/scratching, etc. sound                    咔嗒咔嗒、嗡嗡、嚓嚓等的声音                          ◆          the different sounds and smells of the forest          森林里的各种声音、各种气息                          ◆          She heard the sound of footsteps outside.          她听见外面有脚步声。                          ◆          He crept into the house trying not to            make a sound.                    他蹑手蹑脚地溜进房子里，尽量不弄出一点声响。                            2        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          continuous rapid movements (called                                                            vibrations                                          ) that travel through air or water and can be heard when they reach a person's or an animal's ear            声；声响                                    ◆          Sound travels more slowly than light.          声比光传播得慢。                            ☞note at                                            noise                                                  from television/radio        电视；收音机                    3        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          what you can hear coming from a television, radio, etc, or as part of a film/movie            声音；音响                                    ◆          Could you            turn the sound up/down?                    你能把音量调大╱调小一些吗？                          ◆          The            sound qualityof the tapes was excellent.                    磁带的音响效果极佳。                            of musicians        音乐家                    4                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          the effect that is produced by the music of a particular singer or group of musicians            嗓音；音乐风格                                    ◆          I like their sound.          我喜欢他们的音乐风格。                            impression        印象                    5                  [singular          ]                the          soundof sth                          the idea or impression that you get of sb/sth from what sb says or what you read            印象；感觉                                    ◆          They had a wonderful time            by the sound of it.                    听起来他们好像过得很愉快。                          ◆                      From the sound of thingsyou were lucky to find him.                    看起来你能找到他真是幸运。                          ◆          They're consulting a lawyer? I            don't like the sound of that.                    他们正向一位律师咨询？这消息不大好哇。                            water        水域                    6                  [countable          ]                          (            often in place names              常用于地名            )                    a narrow passage of water that joins two larger areas of water            海峡；海湾                                    SYN                                                    strait                                                                IDIOMS              like, etc. the sound of your own ˈvoice                              (              disapproving)                        to like talking a lot or too much, usually without wanting to listen to other people              爱啰嗦；喜欢说个没完                                                  within (the) sound of sth                              (              BrE)                        near enough to be able to hear sth              在听得见…的范围内                                            ◆            a house within sound of the sea            听得见海浪声的房子                                                    verb        ★              (      not usually used in the progressive tenses        通常不用于进行时      )              give impression        给以印象                    1        ★                  linking verb                          to give a particular impression when heard or read about            听起来好像；让人听着好像                          + adj.                  ◆          His voice sounded strange on the phone.          他的声音在电话里听着挺怪的。                          ◆          She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news.          我把消息告诉她时，她好像并不感到惊讶。                          ◆          His explanation sounds reasonable to me.          他的解释我听着有道理。                          ◆          Leo            made it soundso easy. But it wasn't.                    利奥把这事说得好像挺简单，其实不是那么回事。                + noun                  ◆          She sounds just the person we need for the job.          看来她正是我们要找的干这份工作的人。                          soundlike sb/sth                          ◆          You sounded just like your father when you said that.          你说这话，听着跟你父亲一模一样。                          soundas if/as though…                          ◆          I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you.          我希望不要听起来好像我在批评你。                                      HELP           In spoken English people often use          likeinstead of          as ifor          as though,especially in          NAmE,but this is not considered correct in written          BrE.          英语口语中，尤其是美式英语，常用 like 代替 as if 或 as though ；书面英式英语中，此用法被视为不正确。                            -sounding        听起来…                    2                  (            in adjectives              构成形容词            )                    giving the impression of having a particular sound            听起来…的                                    ◆          an Italian-sounding name          听着像意大利人的名字                          ◆          fine-sounding words          听上去华而不实的话语                            produce sound        发出声音                    3                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to produce a sound; to make sth such as a musical instrument produce a sound            （使）发出声音，响                                    ◆          The bell sounded for the end of the class.          下课铃响了。                          (            BrE)                    soundsth                          ◆          Passing motorists sounded their horns in support.          开车路过的人揿响喇叭表示支持。                            give warning/signal        发出警报╱信号                    4        ★                  [transitive          ]                          soundsth                          to give a signal such as a warning by making a sound            鸣警报；拉响警报；发出警报                                    ◆          When I saw the smoke, I tried to            sound the alarm.                    看到烟后，我就设法发出警报。                          ◆          (            figurative)                    Scientists have            sounded a note of cautionon the technique.                    科学家已告诫人类慎重对待这项技术。                          ◆          Leaving him out of the team may            sound the death knellfor our chances of winning            (= signal the end of our chances).                    不让他参加比赛，也许就意味着我们全无获胜的可能了。                            pronounce        发音                    5                  [transitive          ]                          soundsth                          (            technical              术语            )                    to pronounce sth            发（音）                                    ◆          You don't sound the ‘b’ in the word ‘comb’.          说 comb 时字母 b 不发音。                            measure depth        测量深度                    6                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          sound(sth)                          (            technical              术语            )                    to measure the depth of the sea or a lake by using a line with a weight attached, or an electronic instrument            测（海或湖的）深度                                      IDIOM              (it) ˌsounds like a plan to ˈme                              (              especially NAmE)                        used to agree to a suggestion that you think is good              （这）听起来真是不错                                                  ☞more at                                    note                                   n.            ,                                    suspiciously                                              PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌsound ˈoff (about sth)                              (              informal,              disapproving)                        to express your opinions loudly or in an aggressive way              高谈阔论；夸夸其谈                                                  ˌsound sb↔ˈout (about/on sth) | ˌsound sth↔ˈout                              to try to find out from sb what they think about sth, often in an indirect way              试探某人（对某事）的看法；探口风                                            ◆            I wanted to sound him out about a job.            我想就一项工作探探他的口风。                                ◆            They decided to sound out her interest in the project.            他们决定试探一下她对那个项目的兴趣。                                                    adjective                    (              sound·er        ,        sound·est            )              reliable        可靠                    1                  sensible; that you can rely on and that will probably give good results            明智的；合理的；正确的；可靠的                                    ◆          a person of sound judgement          判断力强的人                          ◆          He gave me some very sound advice.          他给了我一些非常合理的忠告。                          ◆          This gives the design team a sound basis for their work.          这为设计组开展工作提供了坚实的基础。                          ◆          The proposal makes sound commercial sense.          这项建议从营利的角度看是完全合情合理的。                          ◆          Their policies are environmentally sound.          他们的政策对环境没有不利的影响。                          OPP                                                    unsound                                                                thorough        透彻                    2                  [only before noun          ]                          good and thorough            透彻的；完备的；全面的                                    ◆          a sound knowledge/understanding of sth          对某事透彻的了解╱理解                          ◆          He has            a sound grasp ofthe issues.                    他对这些问题掌握得很全面。                            not damaged/hurt        无损伤；未受伤                    3                  in good condition; not damaged, hurt, etc.            完好的；健康的；无损伤的；未受伤的                                    ◆          We arrived home            safe and sound.                    我们安然无恙地到了家。                          ◆          to be            of sound mind            (= not mentally ill)                    神志健全                          ◆          The house needs attention but the roof is sound.          房子需要修葺，不过屋顶还完好无损。                          OPP                                                    unsound                                                                sleep        睡眠                    4                  [usually before noun          ]                          deep and peaceful            酣畅的；香甜的                                    ◆          to have a sound night's sleep          一夜酣睡                          ◆          to be a            sound sleeper                    睡得很沉的人                            good, but not excellent        良好                    5                  good and accurate, but not excellent            不错的；实实在在的                                    ◆          a sound piece of writing          一篇不错的文章                          ◆          a sound tennis player          颇具实力的网球运动员                            physical punishment        体罚                    6                  severe            严厉的；重的                                    ◆          to give sb a sound beating          痛打某人一顿                                              ▶                sound·ness                  /          saʊndnəs                    ;            NAmE                    saʊndnəs                    /                          noun                          [uncountable          ]                                      ◆          soundness of judgement          判断力强                          ◆          financial soundness          良好的财政状况                          ◆          the soundness of the building's foundations          建筑物地基的坚固                          ☞see also                                                    soundly                                                                IDIOM              (as) sound as a ˈbell                              (              informal)                        in perfect condition              状况极佳；十分健康                                                                adverb              ~ asleep          very deeply asleep        酣（睡）；（睡得）沉                        sound              /        saʊnd                ;          NAmE                saʊnd                /                    sound·ness              /        saʊndnəs                ;          NAmE                saʊndnəs                /             sound[saʊnd]sounded, sounding, sounds级别:sounder, soundestCET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSr15031806204399937436j698629964003097315181038n702612177364268141137574098255v881493481189718890899167492821NOUN7332114513VERB10091544199ADJ6823109387ADV1618920643Spoken:326237871sounded[14851] sounding[3181] sounds[103986]声音(55%)，听起来(31%)，合理的(3%)，可靠的(2%)，发音(2%)，健康的(2%)，完好的(1%)，感觉(1%)，酣畅地(1%)，发出声音(1%)，探询(1%)n.声音，语音；噪音；海峡；吵闹；听力范围；[医] 探条adj.健全的，健康的；合理的；可靠的；有效彻底的vt.听（诊）；测量，测…深；使发声；试探；宣告vi.听起来；发出声音；回响；测深adv.彻底地，充分地

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Collins	sound ★★☆☆☆ 1. NOUN AND VERB USES 名词和动词用法 2. ADJECTIVE USES 形容词用法 Part-1 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]声音；响声 A sound is something that you hear. Peter heard the sound of gunfire... 彼德听见了枪炮声。 Liza was so frightened she couldn't make a sound... 莉莎实在吓坏了，不敢弄出一点声音来。 There was a splintering sound as the railing gave way. 围栏倒下时发出了断裂的声音。 ...the sounds of children playing. 孩子们的嬉闹声 2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]声(指通过空气、水或其他物质传播的一种能量) Sound is energy that travels in waves through air, water, or other substances, and can be heard. The aeroplane will travel at twice the speed of sound. 这架飞机的速度将是音速的两倍。 3 [N-SING 单数名词](电视、收音机、CD 机等可调节音量的)声音，音响 The sound on a television, radio, or CD player is what you hear coming from the machine. Its loudness can be controlled. [the N] She went and turned the sound down... 她去把音量关小了。 Compact discs have brought about a vast improvement in recorded sound quality. 激光唱片极大地提高了录音的音质。 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词](歌手或乐队的)音乐风格，乐曲特色 A singer's or band's sound is the distinctive quality of their music. [with supp] They have started showing a strong soul element in their sound... 他们的音乐风格开始表现出一种强烈的灵乐特色。 He's got a unique sound and a unique style. 他的音乐风格独具特色。 5 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]发声；出声响；响起 If something such as a horn or a bell sounds or if you sound it, it makes a noise. [V] [V n] The buzzer sounded in Daniel's office... 丹尼尔办公室里的蜂音器响了。 A young man sounds the bell to start the Sunday service. 一个年轻人鸣钟宣布周日的礼拜开始了。 6 [VERB 动词]发出(警告等)；(以…语调)发表 If you sound a warning, you publicly give it. If you sound a note of caution or optimism, you say publicly that you are cautious or optimistic. [V n] The Archbishop of Canterbury has sounded a warning to Europe's leaders on third world debt... 坎特伯雷大主教就第三世界的债务问题向欧洲的领导人发出了警告。 Others consider the move premature and have sounded a note of caution... 其他人认为采取这个行动为时尚早，对此提出了警告。 Sir Patrick attempted to sound a positive note, describing the meeting as serving a useful purpose. 帕特里克爵士极力释放出一种积极的论调，称此次会议是很有用的。 7 [V-LINK 连系动词](某物)听起来 When you are describing a noise, you can talk about the way it sounds . [V like n] [V adj] [V as if] They heard what sounded like a huge explosion... 他们听见一声爆炸般的巨响。 The creaking of the hinges sounded very loud in that silence... 在那片寂静之中，铰链吱吱嘎嘎的声音听起来很响。 It sounded as if he were trying to say something. 听上去他好像试图要说些什么。 8 [V-LINK 连系动词]听起来似乎；听着好像 When you talk about the way someone sounds, you are describing the impression you have of them when they speak. [V adj] [V like n] [V as if] [V n] She sounded a bit worried... 她的语气里有一点担心。 Murphy sounds like a child... 墨菲的口气像个孩子。 She sounded as if she really cared... 听起来她似乎真的很在乎。 I thought she sounded a genuinely caring and helpful person. 我觉得她听起来像是一个真心真意地关爱和帮助别人的人。 9 [V-LINK 连系动词](用于谈论印象或观点)听起来，似乎 When you are describing your impression or opinion of something you have heard about or read about, you can talk about the way it sounds . [V like n] [V as if] [V adj] [V n] It sounds like a wonderful idea to me, does it really work?... 听起来这个主意很不错，真的能行吗？ It sounds as if they might have made a dreadful mistake... 听起来他们似乎犯下了一个可怕的错误。 She decided that her doctor's advice sounded pretty good... 她认为医生的建议似乎很不错。 The book is not as morbid as it sounds... 这本书并不像听起来那么可怕。 I know this sounds a crazy thing for me to ask you. 我知道我向你提出这个问题似乎很不可理喻。 10 [N-SING 单数名词](对于听说或读到的事情的)印象 You can describe your impression of something you have heard about or read about by talking about the sound of it. [the N of n] Here's a new idea we liked the sound of... 这是个新想法，我们一听就喜欢。 I don't like the sound of Toby Osborne... 我不喜欢托比·奥斯伯恩的那一套。 From the sound of things, he might well be the same man... 听起来，他似乎还是原来的那个他。 He was being paid danger money from the sound of it. 印象中他得到了危险工作津贴。 11 See also:-sounding ；sounding ； 12 to sound the alarm→see: alarm ； to sound the death knell→see: death knell ； safe and sound→see: safe ；相关词组： sound off sound out Part-2 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](身体)健康的；(心智)健全的；(建筑)坚固的 If a structure, part of someone's body, or someone's mind is sound, it is in good condition or healthy. [usu v-link ADJ] When we bought the house, it was structurally sound... 我们买下这栋房子的时候，它的结构还非常坚固。 Although the car is basically sound, I was worried about certain areas... 尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。 His body was still sound. 他的身体仍然硬朗。 soundness We had taken great pains to check the structural soundness of the coachwork. 我们下了很大的工夫检查汽车车身的结构是否安全。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](建议、推理或证据)正确的，合理的，可靠的，明智的 Sound advice, reasoning, or evidence is reliable and sensible. They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets... 他们都是受过训练的营养学家，能够在饮食方面提出合理的建议。 Buy a policy only from an insurance company that is financially sound... 一定要从财务状况良好的保险公司购买保险。 His reasoning is perfectly sound, but he misses the point... 他的推理完全正确，但是未切中肯綮。 There is sound scientific evidence of what certain gases do to the atmosphere. 有可靠的科学依据可以证明某些气体对大气的影响。 soundness I can appreciate his humanitarian zeal； it is the soundness of his thought that I question... 我能够理解他的人道主义热忱，我质疑的是他的观点是否正确。 They have a strong record of financial soundness. 他们有着极佳的财务记录，可以证明他们的财务状况良好。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](观点)正确的，明智的 If you describe someone's ideas as sound, you mean that you approve of them and think they are correct. [approval] I am not sure that this is sound democratic practice... 我不能肯定这是正确的民主行为。 I think the idea of secularism is a very sound one... 我认为现世主义的观点非常正确。 Can anyone suggest a method of deterring spiders which is ecologically sound? 有人能想出一种不会破坏生态环境而又能够赶跑蜘蛛的办法吗？ 4 [ADJ 形容词](睡觉)酣畅的，深沉的 If someone is in a sound sleep, they are sleeping very deeply. [ADJ n] [ADV adj] She had woken me out of a sound sleep. 她把我从酣睡中叫醒。 Sound is also an adverb. He was lying in bed, sound asleep. 他躺在床上，睡得正香。 5 See also:soundly ；
Oxford	sound ★ / saʊnd ; NAmE saʊnd / noun , verb , adjective , adverb sound sounds sounded sounding sounder soundest noun ★ sth you hear 声音 1 ★ [countable ] something that you can hear 声音；响声 SYN noise ◆ a high/low sound 高的╱低的声音 ◆ a clicking/buzzing/scratching, etc. sound 咔嗒咔嗒、嗡嗡、嚓嚓等的声音 ◆ the different sounds and smells of the forest 森林里的各种声音、各种气息 ◆ She heard the sound of footsteps outside. 她听见外面有脚步声。 ◆ He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. 他蹑手蹑脚地溜进房子里，尽量不弄出一点声响。 2 ★ [uncountable ] continuous rapid movements (called vibrations ) that travel through air or water and can be heard when they reach a person's or an animal's ear 声；声响 ◆ Sound travels more slowly than light. 声比光传播得慢。 ☞note at noise from television/radio 电视；收音机 3 ★ [uncountable ] what you can hear coming from a television, radio, etc, or as part of a film/movie 声音；音响 ◆ Could you turn the sound up/down? 你能把音量调大╱调小一些吗？ ◆ The sound qualityof the tapes was excellent. 磁带的音响效果极佳。 of musicians 音乐家 4 [countable , uncountable ] the effect that is produced by the music of a particular singer or group of musicians 嗓音；音乐风格 ◆ I like their sound. 我喜欢他们的音乐风格。 impression 印象 5 [singular ] the soundof sth the idea or impression that you get of sb/sth from what sb says or what you read 印象；感觉 ◆ They had a wonderful time by the sound of it. 听起来他们好像过得很愉快。 ◆ From the sound of thingsyou were lucky to find him. 看起来你能找到他真是幸运。 ◆ They're consulting a lawyer? I don't like the sound of that. 他们正向一位律师咨询？这消息不大好哇。 water 水域 6 [countable ] ( often in place names 常用于地名 ) a narrow passage of water that joins two larger areas of water 海峡；海湾 SYN strait IDIOMS like, etc. the sound of your own ˈvoice ( disapproving) to like talking a lot or too much, usually without wanting to listen to other people 爱啰嗦；喜欢说个没完 within (the) sound of sth ( BrE) near enough to be able to hear sth 在听得见…的范围内 ◆ a house within sound of the sea 听得见海浪声的房子 verb ★ ( not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时 ) give impression 给以印象 1 ★ linking verb to give a particular impression when heard or read about 听起来好像；让人听着好像 + adj. ◆ His voice sounded strange on the phone. 他的声音在电话里听着挺怪的。 ◆ She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. 我把消息告诉她时，她好像并不感到惊讶。 ◆ His explanation sounds reasonable to me. 他的解释我听着有道理。 ◆ Leo made it soundso easy. But it wasn't. 利奥把这事说得好像挺简单，其实不是那么回事。 + noun ◆ She sounds just the person we need for the job. 看来她正是我们要找的干这份工作的人。 soundlike sb/sth ◆ You sounded just like your father when you said that. 你说这话，听着跟你父亲一模一样。 soundas if/as though… ◆ I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. 我希望不要听起来好像我在批评你。 HELP In spoken English people often use likeinstead of as ifor as though,especially in NAmE,but this is not considered correct in written BrE. 英语口语中，尤其是美式英语，常用 like 代替 as if 或 as though ；书面英式英语中，此用法被视为不正确。 -sounding 听起来… 2 ( in adjectives 构成形容词 ) giving the impression of having a particular sound 听起来…的 ◆ an Italian-sounding name 听着像意大利人的名字 ◆ fine-sounding words 听上去华而不实的话语 produce sound 发出声音 3 [intransitive , transitive ] to produce a sound; to make sth such as a musical instrument produce a sound （使）发出声音，响 ◆ The bell sounded for the end of the class. 下课铃响了。 ( BrE) soundsth ◆ Passing motorists sounded their horns in support. 开车路过的人揿响喇叭表示支持。 give warning/signal 发出警报╱信号 4 ★ [transitive ] soundsth to give a signal such as a warning by making a sound 鸣警报；拉响警报；发出警报 ◆ When I saw the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm. 看到烟后，我就设法发出警报。 ◆ ( figurative) Scientists have sounded a note of cautionon the technique. 科学家已告诫人类慎重对待这项技术。 ◆ Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knellfor our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). 不让他参加比赛，也许就意味着我们全无获胜的可能了。 pronounce 发音 5 [transitive ] soundsth ( technical 术语 ) to pronounce sth 发（音） ◆ You don't sound the ‘b’ in the word ‘comb’. 说 comb 时字母 b 不发音。 measure depth 测量深度 6 [transitive , intransitive ] sound(sth) ( technical 术语 ) to measure the depth of the sea or a lake by using a line with a weight attached, or an electronic instrument 测（海或湖的）深度 IDIOM (it) ˌsounds like a plan to ˈme ( especially NAmE) used to agree to a suggestion that you think is good （这）听起来真是不错 ☞more at note n. , suspiciously PHRASAL VERBS ˌsound ˈoff (about sth) ( informal, disapproving) to express your opinions loudly or in an aggressive way 高谈阔论；夸夸其谈 ˌsound sb↔ˈout (about/on sth) \| ˌsound sth↔ˈout to try to find out from sb what they think about sth, often in an indirect way 试探某人（对某事）的看法；探口风 ◆ I wanted to sound him out about a job. 我想就一项工作探探他的口风。 ◆ They decided to sound out her interest in the project. 他们决定试探一下她对那个项目的兴趣。 adjective ( sound·er , sound·est ) reliable 可靠 1 sensible; that you can rely on and that will probably give good results 明智的；合理的；正确的；可靠的 ◆ a person of sound judgement 判断力强的人 ◆ He gave me some very sound advice. 他给了我一些非常合理的忠告。 ◆ This gives the design team a sound basis for their work. 这为设计组开展工作提供了坚实的基础。 ◆ The proposal makes sound commercial sense. 这项建议从营利的角度看是完全合情合理的。 ◆ Their policies are environmentally sound. 他们的政策对环境没有不利的影响。 OPP unsound thorough 透彻 2 [only before noun ] good and thorough 透彻的；完备的；全面的 ◆ a sound knowledge/understanding of sth 对某事透彻的了解╱理解 ◆ He has a sound grasp ofthe issues. 他对这些问题掌握得很全面。 not damaged/hurt 无损伤；未受伤 3 in good condition; not damaged, hurt, etc. 完好的；健康的；无损伤的；未受伤的 ◆ We arrived home safe and sound. 我们安然无恙地到了家。 ◆ to be of sound mind (= not mentally ill) 神志健全 ◆ The house needs attention but the roof is sound. 房子需要修葺，不过屋顶还完好无损。 OPP unsound sleep 睡眠 4 [usually before noun ] deep and peaceful 酣畅的；香甜的 ◆ to have a sound night's sleep 一夜酣睡 ◆ to be a sound sleeper 睡得很沉的人 good, but not excellent 良好 5 good and accurate, but not excellent 不错的；实实在在的 ◆ a sound piece of writing 一篇不错的文章 ◆ a sound tennis player 颇具实力的网球运动员 physical punishment 体罚 6 severe 严厉的；重的 ◆ to give sb a sound beating 痛打某人一顿 ▶ sound·ness / saʊndnəs ; NAmE saʊndnəs / noun [uncountable ] ◆ soundness of judgement 判断力强 ◆ financial soundness 良好的财政状况 ◆ the soundness of the building's foundations 建筑物地基的坚固 ☞see also soundly IDIOM (as) sound as a ˈbell ( informal) in perfect condition 状况极佳；十分健康 adverb ~ asleep very deeply asleep 酣（睡）；（睡得）沉 sound / saʊnd ; NAmE saʊnd / sound·ness / saʊndnəs ; NAmE saʊndnəs /
LDC	sound1 noun sound2 verb sound3 adjective sound4 adverb soundsound1 /saʊnd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable, uncountable] something that you hear, or what can be heard SYN noise: There were strange sounds coming from the next room.sound of She could hear the sound of voices. a vowel sound2[uncountable] a)the sound produced by a television or radio programme, a film etc: We apologize for the loss of sound during that report. a sound engineer b)the loudness of a television, radio, film etc SYN volumeturn the sound down/up Turn the sound down a little, will you?3[countable usually singular, uncountable] the particular quality that a singer’s or group’s music has: We’re trying to develop a harder, funkier sound.4by/from the sound of it/things judging from what you have heard or read about something: By the sound of it, things are worse than we thought.5not like the sound of something to feel worried by something that you have heard or read: ‘There’s been a slight change in our plans.’ ‘I don’t like the sound of that.’6sounds [plural] British English informal songs or music that are on a record, CD, or tape: I need to buy some new sounds.7[countable usually singular] a narrow area of water that connects two larger areas of waterCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesloud· There was a loud creaking sound and the branch snapped.faint/soft (=not loud)· The sound was so faint I wasn’t sure what it was at first.deafening (=very loud)· The sound of the waterfall was deafening.distinctive/unmistakable· Suddenly from below came the unmistakable sound of gunfire.a strange sound· I heard a strange sound coming from outside.a familiar sound· Suddenly she heard the familiar sound of the key being turned in the front door.a distant sound (=a long way away)· All seemed quiet, but for the distant sound of police sirens.a muffled sound (=not clear)· Now there were muffled sounds of movement.a banging/tearing/hissing etc sound· There was an odd buzzing sound in her ears.verbshear a sound· She heard the sound of a car starting.make a sound· The machine made a strange hissing sound.not make a sound (=be completely quiet)· He lay still and didn’t make a sound.a sound comes from somewhere· The sounds seemed to be coming from the study below.sound travels· Light travels faster than sound.sound carries (=can be heard some distance away)· I knew the sound of the horn would would carry for miles.a sound stops· The sound stopped suddenly.a sound dies away (=stops gradually)· I listened until the sound had died away completely.COMMON ERRORS ► Don't say 'a strong sound'. Say a loud sound.THESAURUSa high soundsqueak a very short high sound or cry: · I heard the squeak of his shoes on the tiled floor.· Annie gave a squeak of surprise.creak a long high sound that something makes when someone opens it, walks on it, sits on it etc – used especially about a door, wooden floor, bed, or stairs: · the creak of floorboards· The door opened with a creak.screech a loud, long, unpleasantly high sound – used especially about someone’s voice, or about brakes, tyres etc: · There was a screech of tyres followed by a bang.· She let out a screech of horror.beep (also bleep British English) a high electronic sound that a machine sends out, especially in order to attract someone’s attention: · You’ll hear a bleep when the photocopier’s finished printing.a quiet soundhum a quiet low continuous sound, especially from electrical equipment, traffic, an engine, or people’s conversation: · The only sound was the faint hum of the air-conditioning unit.· He could hear the hum of distant traffic.rustle a continuous quiet sound from papers, leaves, or clothes when they rub together: · She heard the rustle of dried leaves behind her.· the rustle of silk dressesmurmur a quiet low continuous sound, especially from people’s voices that are far away: · The murmur of voices died away.· They spoke in a low murmur.rumble a series of long low sounds, especially from big guns, traffic, or thunder: · I heard a rumble of thunder.· the low rumble of a train approachingmade by a liquidsplash the sound that a liquid makes when something hits it, or when it hits against another thing: · She jumped into the pool with a big splash.· the splash of the waves against the rocksgurgle the low sound that water makes when it flows gently over or through something: · the gurgle of a stream· She listened to the gurgle as the water drained out of the bath.plop the sudden short sound when something is dropped into a liquid: · Kate dropped the ice into her glass with a plop.made by air or gashiss a continuous high sound when air or gas comes out of something: · There was a hiss of steam from the coffee machine.· Workers reported hearing a loud hiss moments before the explosion.made by an explosion, gun etcbang a short sudden loud noise made by a gun, bomb etc: · There was a loud bang as the bomb exploded.· The firework went off with a bang.boom a very loud sound from an explosion, which you can hear for several seconds after it begins: · The building exploded into rubble with a loud boom.· The boom of artillery fire echoed in the distance.roar a continuous very loud noise that gets louder and continues for a long time: · The light was followed by the deafening roar of explosions.· the roar of the ship’s gunsmade by things hitting other thingsbang a loud sound caused especially when something hard or heavy hits something else: · I heard a loud bang and rushed out to see what had happened.· He slammed the door shut with a bang.crash a very loud sound caused when something hits something else, especially when damage is caused: · The tray of dishes fell to the floor with a crash.· I heard an enormous crash outside our house, and I went to see what had happened.thud a quiet low sound made when a heavy object falls down onto surface: · There was a dull thud as the box hit the floor.· His head hit the ground with a sickening thud.thump a dull loud sound made when a heavy object hits something else: · There was a loud thump as Eddie threw Luther back against the wall.clink a short ringing sound made when two glass, metal, or china objects hit each other: · the clink of champagne glasses· The clink of cutlery could be heard in the restaurant.tinkle the pleasant sound that is made by light pieces of glass or metal hitting each other repeatedly: · He listened to the faint tinkle of cow bells in the distance.jingle the sound of small metal objects being shaken together: · the jingle of her bracelets· the jingle of keysrattle a short repeated sound made when things hit against each other – used especially when part of something is loose and is hitting against something: · There was a strange rattle coming from the engine.· the rattle of the trolley sound1 noun sound2 verb sound3 adjective sound4 adverb soundsound2 ●●● S1 W2 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1seem [linking verb] if something or someone sounds good, bad, strange etc, that is how they seem to you when you hear about them or read about themsound adj Istanbul sounds really exciting. The whole story sounded very odd. $80 sounds about right for a decent hotel room.sound noun British English That sounds a good idea.sound like Nick sounds like a nice guy.it sounds as if/as though It sounds to me as if he needs professional help.it sounds like informal It sounds like you had a good time on your trip. I’ll come over to Richmond and take you out for dinner. How does that sound (=used to ask someone what they think of your suggestion)? faraway places with strange-sounding names2noise [linking verb] if a noise sounds like a particular thing, that is how it seems to you when you hear itsound like To Thomas, her laugh sounded horribly like a growl. I heard what sounded like fireworks.sound adj Her breathing sounded very loud.(it) sounds as if/as though The banging sounded as if it was coming from next door.(it) sounds like informal It sounds like the dog wants to be let out.3voice [linking verb] if someone sounds tired, happy, sad etc, that is how they seem to you when you hear their voicesound adj Are you okay? You sound tired. Josie didn’t sound very keen when I spoke to her. Her voice sounded very young.sound as if/as though You sound as if you’ve got a cold.sound like informal She sounded like she’d been crying.sound like You sound just like my mother (=the things you say, opinions you express etc are just like the things my mother says).4warning [transitive] to publicly give a warning or tell people to be careful: Several earlier studies had sounded similar warnings.sound a note of caution/warning I would, however, sound a note of caution. Now it is an American economist who is sounding the alarm.5make a noise [intransitive, transitive] if something such as a horn or bell sounds, or if you sound it, it makes a noise: The bell sounded for dinner. Sound your horn to warn other drivers. She was unable to sound the alarm.6pronounce [transitive] technical to make the sound of a letter in a word: The ‘s’ in ‘island’ is not sounded.GRAMMAR Sound is usually passive in this meaning.7measure depth [transitive] technical to measure the depth of the sea, a lake etc → soundingsGRAMMAR: Linking verbsSound is a linking verb. This type of verb links the subject of the sentence with an adjective or noun: · That sounds ridiculous.· It sounds a good idea.sound off phrasal verb1informal to express strong opinions about something, especially when you complain angrily in a way that other people find rude or boringsound off about She’s always sounding off about too much sex in the media. He should check his facts before sounding off.2American English if soldiers sound off, they shout out numbers or their names to show that they are theresound out phrasal verb to talk to someone in order to find out what they think about a plan or idea: He sounded people out and found the responses favourable. They want to sound out his opinion before they approach him formally.sound out about I wanted to sound her out about a job that I'm thinking of applying for. sound1 noun sound2 verb sound3 adjective sound4 adverb soundsound3 ●●○ W3 adjective Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1well-judged sensible or good, and likely to produce the right results OPP poor: The book is full of sound advice. a man of great integrity and sound judgementecologically/ideologically/theoretically etc sound environmentally sound farming practices a sound investment2person British English a)someone who is sound can be depended on to make good decisions and give good advicesound on He’s very sound on matters of law. b)informal someone who is sound is a good person and can be trusted – used especially by young people: My mum’s sound. She’d never throw me out.3thorough [only before noun] complete and thorough: a sound understanding of money and banking systems a sound knowledge of English He has a sound grasp of European history.4in good condition in good condition and not damaged in any way OPP unsound: The floor was completely sound. Is the building structurally sound?sound as a bell British English spoken (=in perfect condition)5healthy physically or mentally healthy OPP unsoundof sound mind law (=not mentally ill)sound as a bell British English spoken (=in perfect health)6sleep sound sleep is deep and peacefulsound sleeper (=someone who always sleeps well)—soundness noun [uncountable]COLLOCATIONSnounssound advice· He gave us some sound advice.sound judgment· He was beginning to rely on her sound judgment.a sound reason· Both these buyers have sound reasons for their choice.a sound investment· Property is usually a sound investment.a sound policy· The problems of industry will only be solved by sound economic policies.a sound basis· Sometimes friendship is a sound basis for a good marriage.adverbsenvironmentally/ecologically sound· The government encourages environmentally sound management of the countryside.ideologically sound (=good, according to a set of beliefs)· It was the ideologically sound thing to do.scientifically/technically sound· Are these studies scientifically sound? sound1 noun sound2 verb sound3 adjective sound4 adverb soundsound4 adverb Collocations Phrases sound asleep deeply asleep: The baby was sound asleep.
WDF	sound [saʊnd]sounded, sounding, sounds级别:sounder, soundest CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS r15031 806 204 399 93 74 36 j6986 2996 400 309 731 518 1038 n702 61217 7364 26814 11375 7409 8255 v881 49348 11897 18890 8991 6749 2821 NOUN733 2114513 VERB1009 1544199 ADJ6823 109387 ADV16189 20643 Spoken: 326237871 sounded[14851] sounding[3181] sounds[103986] 声音(55%)，听起来(31%)，合理的(3%)，可靠的(2%)，发音(2%)，健康的(2%)，完好的(1%)，感觉(1%)，酣畅地(1%)，发出声音(1%)，探询(1%) n.声音，语音；噪音；海峡；吵闹；听力范围；[医] 探条 adj.健全的，健康的；合理的；可靠的；有效彻底的 vt.听（诊）；测量，测…深；使发声；试探；宣告 vi.听起来；发出声音；回响；测深 adv.彻底地，充分地

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