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tone tone ★★★☆☆/to͟ʊn/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]音质；音色；音调 The tone of a sound is its particular quality.   [with supp]Cross could hear him speaking in low tones to Sarah.克罗斯听得到他对萨拉低声说话。...the clear tone of the bell.清亮的铃音2[N-COUNT	可数名词]语气；口气；腔调 Someone's tone is a quality in their voice which shows what they are feeling or thinking.   [usu with supp]I still didn't like his tone of voice...我还是不喜欢他说话的语气。Suddenly he laughed again, this time with a cold, sharp tone…突然他又笑了，这次笑得冷漠、刺耳。Her tone implied that her patience was limited.她的口气暗示她的耐心是有限的。3[N-SING	单数名词](演讲、文章的)语气，调子，基调 The tone of a speech or piece of writing is its style and the opinions or ideas expressed in it.   [also in N]The spokesman said the tone of the letter was very friendly...发言人说信函的语气非常友好。His comments to reporters were conciliatory in tone...他对记者们的讲话带着安抚的口吻。The whole tone of President Suharto's speech was one of continuity and stability.苏哈托总统演讲的整个基调是强调连续性与稳定性。4[N-SING	单数名词]气氛；氛围；格调 The tone of a place or an event is its general atmosphere.   [the N]The high tone of the occasion was assured by the presence of a dozen wealthy patrons…十几位富有资助人的出席确保了仪式的高格调。The service desk at the entrance, with its friendly, helpful and efficient staff, sets the tone for the rest of the store.入口处设有服务台，加之友好、热心与高效的服务人员，营造了这家商店的整体氛围。5[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]（身体的）强健状况；(尤指肌肉的)紧实度，结实度 The tone of someone's body, especially their muscles, is its degree of firmness and strength. ...stretch exercises that aim to improve muscle tone...旨在提高肌肉结实度的伸展锻炼Keeping your muscles strong and in tone helps you to avoid back problems.保持肌肉强健有力有助于避免背部疾病。6[VERB	动词]使结实；使强健 Something that tones your body makes it firm and strong.   [V n]  [V-ing]  [V-ed]  [V P n (not pron)]  [V-ed P]  [Also V n P]This movement lengthens your spine and tones the spinal nerves...这一动作舒展脊椎，使脊神经更加强健。Try these toning exercises before you start the day.在开始一天的活动之前，试着做做这些强身健体的体操。...finely toned muscular bodies.健美强壮的身体Tone up means the same as tone.tone up 同 toneExercise tones up your body...锻炼使身体结实强健。Although it's not strenuous exercise, you feel toned-up, supple and relaxed.虽然这不是剧烈运动，但会让人感到强健、柔韧与放松。7[N-VAR	可变名词]色调；明暗 A tone is one of the lighter, darker, or brighter shades of the same colour. Each brick also varies slightly in tone, texture and size...每块砖在色调、质地与大小上也都略有不同。I'm a cheery sort of person, so I like cheerful tones.我是个活泼类型的人，因此喜欢明亮的色调。…two-tone, striped wallpaper.两种色调、带条纹的墙纸8[VERB	动词](与…)协调(或相配) If one thing tones with another, the two things look nice together because their colours are similar in quality or brightness.   [V with n]  [V P with n]  [mainly BRIT 主英]Princess Margaret toned with her in a turquoise print dress.玛格丽特公主那条青绿色的印花裙子与她很相配。Tone in means the same as tone .tone in 同 toneThe bowls tone in cleverly with the mugs.那些碗与杯子巧妙相配。9[N-SING	单数名词]电话提示音 A tone is one of the sounds that you hear when you are using a telephone, for example the sound that tells you that a number is engaged or busy, or no longer exists.   [usu with supp]10[N-COUNT	可数名词]音；全音 A tone is a difference in pitch between two musical notes equal to two semitones. 11See also:dialling tone；ring tone；  12[PHRASE	短语]降低格调 If you say that something lowers the tone of a place or event, you mean that it is not appropriate and makes the place or event seem less respectable.   [V inflects]Councillors say plastic-framed windows lower the tone of the neighbourhood.市政会委员说塑料框架的窗户让这个社区掉份儿了。13[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]使(颜色)柔和；使(味道)变淡；调和 If you tone down a colour or a flavour, you make it less bright or strong.   [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]When Ken Hom wrote his first book for the BBC he was asked to tone down the spices and garlic in his recipes.当肯·霍姆为英国广播公司写第一本书的时候，他被要求在菜谱里少用些香料和大蒜。相关词组：tone down tone in tone up  tone1 nountone2 verbtonetone1 /təʊn $ toʊn/ ●●○ S3 W2 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1voice [countable] the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you meanin a ... tone ‘You must be Annie,’ he said in a friendly tone.in somebody’s tone There was urgency in his tone. Her tone was sharp with anger. It was obvious from her tone of voice that she didn’t like me.don’t take that tone with me (=do not speak to me in that rude or unpleasant way)2sound [countable, uncountable] the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or someone’s voice → pitch, timbre:  the guitar’s clean tonein ... tones They talked in hushed tones. ‘No I didn’t,’ he said in a low tone (=quietly).deep-toned/even-toned/shrill-toned etc (=having a low, calm etc tone) an even-toned voice3general feeling/attitude [singular, uncountable] the general feeling or attitude expressed in a piece of writing, a speech, an activity etctone of The tone of the report was radical. The meetings were noted for their deeply religious tone.in tone The article was moderate in tone.set the tone (for/of something) (=establish the general attitude or feeling of an event, activity etc) Opening remarks are important since they set the tone for the rest of the interview.4colour [countable, uncountable] one of the many types of a particular colour, each slightly darker, lighter, brighter etc than the next  SYN  shade → tonaltone of different tones of green Perhaps a darker tone would be better. your skin tone (=the colour of your skin)in tone The dried colour is slightly deeper in tone than it appears when first applied. →two-tone► see thesaurus at colour5electronic sound [countable] a sound made by electronic equipment, such as a telephone:  Please leave a message after the tone.dialling tone British English, dial tone American English (=the sound you hear when you pick up the telephone that lets you know that you can make a call)engaged tone British English, busy tone American English (=the sound you hear when you telephone someone but they are already talking to someone else)6raise/lower the tone (of something) to make a place or event more or less socially acceptable, attractive etc:  That horrible building lowers the whole tone of the neighborhood. Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation  (=by making rude remarks etc).7body [uncountable] technical how firm and strong your muscles or skin are:  A regular brisk walk will improve muscle tone.8music [countable] technical the difference in pitch between two musical notes that are separated by one key on the piano SYN step American English9voice level [countable] technical how high or low your voice is when you produce different sounds:  There is a falling tone on the first syllable and a rising tone on the other.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2adjectivesconversational (=informal and friendly)· I tried to keep my tone pleasant and conversational.conciliatory (=showing that you do not want to be involved in an argument with someone)· She used a more conciliatory tone.matter-of-fact (=showing no emotion when what you are saying is exciting, frightening, upsetting, etc)· His tone was matter-of-fact, but she noticed he was shaking.measured (=very carefully controlled)· He spoke slowly, in a calm and measured tone.clipped tones (=quick and clear, but not very friendly)· Davis’s secretary informed him in clipped tones: ‘Mr Davis is not here.’low/quiet/hushed tones· They sat at the far end of the carriage, talking in hushed tones.somebody’s dulcet tones (=a very sweet and gentle voice – often used humorously to mean the opposite)· I could hear Martha’s dulcet tones bellowing that dinner was ready.phrasesa tone of voice· Try talking to the child in a firm but soothing tone of voice.tone1 nountone2 verbtonetone2 (also tone up) verb [transitive]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  to improve the strength and firmness of your muscles, skin etc:  Exercise can strengthen and tone muscles. He began to use weights in order to tone up his body. a well-toned bodytone something ↔ down phrasal verb1to reduce the effect of something such as a speech or piece of writing, so that people will not be offended:  His advisers told him to tone down his speech.2to make a colour less bright:  Blue can be used to tone down very sunny rooms.tone in phrasal verb British English if one colour or pattern tones in with another, they are similar and look good together  SYN  complementtone in with Choose candles that will tone in with your tablecloth and china.

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            tone              ★                    /        təʊn                ;          NAmE                toʊn                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            tone      tones      toned      toning                            noun        ★                    of voice        腔调                    1        ★                  [countable          ]                          the quality of sb's voice, especially expressing a particular emotion            语气；口气；腔调；口吻                                    ◆          speaking in            hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones                    以压低、低沉、短促、缓慢谨慎等的语调讲话                          ◆          a conversational tone          交谈的语气                          ◆          a tone of surprise          惊奇的口气                          ◆          Don't speak to me in that            tone of voice            (= in that unpleasant way).                    别用那种口吻跟我讲话。                          ◆          There's no need to            take that tonewith me—it's not my fault we're late.                    不必那样跟我拿腔拿调的。我们来晚了，可不是我的错。                            character/atmosphere        特征；气氛                    2        ★                  [singular          ]                          the general character and attitude of sth such as a piece of writing, or the atmosphere of an event            风格；特色；气氛；情调                                    ◆          The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic.          这本书整体格调是温情的怀旧。                          ◆          She            set the tone forthe meeting with a firm statement of company policy.                    她坚定地说明了公司的方针，为会议定下了调子。                          ◆          Trust you to            lower the toneof the conversation            (= for example by telling a rude joke).                    管保你会降低谈话的格调（如讲粗俗的笑话）。                          ◆          The article was moderate            in toneand presented both sides of the case.                    这篇文章基调温和，不偏不倚。                            of sound        声音                    3        ★                  [countable          ]                          the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or one produced by electronic equipment            （尤指乐器或电子音响设备的）音质，音色                                    ◆          the full rich tone of the trumpet          小号饱满嘹亮的音色                          ◆          the volume and tone controls on a car stereo          汽车立体声系统音量和音质的控制装置                            colour        颜色                    4                  [countable          ]                          a shade of a colour            色调；明暗；影调                                    ◆          a carpet in warm tones of brown and orange          棕色和橘黄色的暖色调地毯                            of muscles/skin        肌肉；皮肤                    5                  [uncountable          ]                          how strong and firm your muscles or skin are            （肌肉）结实度，健壮度；（皮肤）柔韧性                                    ◆          how to improve your            muscle/skin tone                    如何使肌肉发达╱皮肤柔韧                            on telephone        电话                    6                  [countable          ]                          a sound heard on a telephone line            （打电话时听到的）声音信号                                    ◆                      (              BrE)            the            dialling tone                    拨号音                          ◆          (            NAmE)                    the            dial tone                    拨号音                          ◆          Please speak after the tone            (= for example as an instruction on an answering machine).                    听到信号后请讲话。                            in music        音乐                    7        (          BrE)                          (                      US                    ˈwhole step          )                          [countable          ]                          one of the five longer            intervalsin a musical            scale,for example the            intervalbetween C and D or between E and F♯            全音                                    ☞compare                                                    semitone                                              ,                                                    step                                                   n.                           (10              )                                                  phonetics        语音学                    8                  [countable          ]                          the            pitch(= how high or low a sound is) of a syllable in speaking            （说话的）声调，音调                                    ◆          a            rising/falling tone                    升调；降调                            9                  a particular            pitchpattern on a syllable in languages such as Chinese, that can be used to distinguish different meanings            （字的）声调；字调                                      -toned        有…音调                    10                  (            in adjectives              构成形容词            )                    having the type of            tonementioned            有…音调的（或音质的、色调的）                                    ◆          a bright-toned soprano          声音嘹亮的女高音                          ◆          olive-toned skin          黄褐色的皮肤                                          verb                    muscles/skin        肌肉；皮肤                    1                  [transitive          ]                          tonesth (up)                          to make your muscles, skin, etc. firmer and stronger            使更健壮；使更结实；使更有力                                    ◆          Massage will help to tone up loose skin under the chin.          按摩有助于使颏下松弛的皮肤柔韧起来。                          ◆          a beautifully toned body          优美矫健的身体                            colour        颜色                    2                  [intransitive          ]                          tone(in) (with sth)                          (            BrE)                    to match the colour of sth            与…协调；与…相配                                    ◆          The beige of his jacket toned (in) with the cream shirt.          他那夹克的米黄色与乳白色的衬衫非常协调。                                    PHRASAL VERB                    ˌtone sth↔ˈdown                  1                      to make a speech, an opinion, etc. less extreme or offensive              使（讲话、意见等）缓和；使温和                                            ◆            The language of the article will have to be toned down for the mass market.            这篇文章的措辞必须缓和一下以适合大众市场。                                    2                      to make a colour less bright              使（颜色）柔和                                                      tone              /        təʊn                ;          NAmE                toʊn                /             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Collins	tone ★★★☆☆ /to͟ʊn/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]音质；音色；音调 The tone of a sound is its particular quality. [with supp] Cross could hear him speaking in low tones to Sarah. 克罗斯听得到他对萨拉低声说话。 ...the clear tone of the bell. 清亮的铃音 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]语气；口气；腔调 Someone's tone is a quality in their voice which shows what they are feeling or thinking. [usu with supp] I still didn't like his tone of voice... 我还是不喜欢他说话的语气。 Suddenly he laughed again, this time with a cold, sharp tone… 突然他又笑了，这次笑得冷漠、刺耳。 Her tone implied that her patience was limited. 她的口气暗示她的耐心是有限的。 3 [N-SING 单数名词](演讲、文章的)语气，调子，基调 The tone of a speech or piece of writing is its style and the opinions or ideas expressed in it. [also in N] The spokesman said the tone of the letter was very friendly... 发言人说信函的语气非常友好。 His comments to reporters were conciliatory in tone... 他对记者们的讲话带着安抚的口吻。 The whole tone of President Suharto's speech was one of continuity and stability. 苏哈托总统演讲的整个基调是强调连续性与稳定性。 4 [N-SING 单数名词]气氛；氛围；格调 The tone of a place or an event is its general atmosphere. [the N] The high tone of the occasion was assured by the presence of a dozen wealthy patrons… 十几位富有资助人的出席确保了仪式的高格调。 The service desk at the entrance, with its friendly, helpful and efficient staff, sets the tone for the rest of the store. 入口处设有服务台，加之友好、热心与高效的服务人员，营造了这家商店的整体氛围。 5 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]（身体的）强健状况；(尤指肌肉的)紧实度，结实度 The tone of someone's body, especially their muscles, is its degree of firmness and strength. ...stretch exercises that aim to improve muscle tone... 旨在提高肌肉结实度的伸展锻炼 Keeping your muscles strong and in tone helps you to avoid back problems. 保持肌肉强健有力有助于避免背部疾病。 6 [VERB 动词]使结实；使强健 Something that tones your body makes it firm and strong. [V n] [V-ing] [V-ed] [V P n (not pron)] [V-ed P] [Also V n P] This movement lengthens your spine and tones the spinal nerves... 这一动作舒展脊椎，使脊神经更加强健。 Try these toning exercises before you start the day. 在开始一天的活动之前，试着做做这些强身健体的体操。 ...finely toned muscular bodies. 健美强壮的身体 Tone up means the same as tone.tone up 同 tone Exercise tones up your body... 锻炼使身体结实强健。 Although it's not strenuous exercise, you feel toned-up, supple and relaxed. 虽然这不是剧烈运动，但会让人感到强健、柔韧与放松。 7 [N-VAR 可变名词]色调；明暗 A tone is one of the lighter, darker, or brighter shades of the same colour. Each brick also varies slightly in tone, texture and size... 每块砖在色调、质地与大小上也都略有不同。 I'm a cheery sort of person, so I like cheerful tones. 我是个活泼类型的人，因此喜欢明亮的色调。 …two-tone, striped wallpaper. 两种色调、带条纹的墙纸 8 [VERB 动词](与…)协调(或相配) If one thing tones with another, the two things look nice together because their colours are similar in quality or brightness. [V with n] [V P with n] [mainly BRIT 主英] Princess Margaret toned with her in a turquoise print dress. 玛格丽特公主那条青绿色的印花裙子与她很相配。 Tone in means the same as tone .tone in 同 tone The bowls tone in cleverly with the mugs. 那些碗与杯子巧妙相配。 9 [N-SING 单数名词]电话提示音 A tone is one of the sounds that you hear when you are using a telephone, for example the sound that tells you that a number is engaged or busy, or no longer exists. [usu with supp] 10 [N-COUNT 可数名词]音；全音 A tone is a difference in pitch between two musical notes equal to two semitones. 11 See also:dialling tone ；ring tone ； 12 [PHRASE 短语]降低格调 If you say that something lowers the tone of a place or event, you mean that it is not appropriate and makes the place or event seem less respectable. [V inflects] Councillors say plastic-framed windows lower the tone of the neighbourhood. 市政会委员说塑料框架的窗户让这个社区掉份儿了。 13 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]使(颜色)柔和；使(味道)变淡；调和 If you tone down a colour or a flavour, you make it less bright or strong. [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] When Ken Hom wrote his first book for the BBC he was asked to tone down the spices and garlic in his recipes. 当肯·霍姆为英国广播公司写第一本书的时候，他被要求在菜谱里少用些香料和大蒜。相关词组： tone down tone in tone up
Oxford	tone ★ / təʊn ; NAmE toʊn / noun , verb tone tones toned toning noun ★ of voice 腔调 1 ★ [countable ] the quality of sb's voice, especially expressing a particular emotion 语气；口气；腔调；口吻 ◆ speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones 以压低、低沉、短促、缓慢谨慎等的语调讲话 ◆ a conversational tone 交谈的语气 ◆ a tone of surprise 惊奇的口气 ◆ Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). 别用那种口吻跟我讲话。 ◆ There's no need to take that tonewith me—it's not my fault we're late. 不必那样跟我拿腔拿调的。我们来晚了，可不是我的错。 character/atmosphere 特征；气氛 2 ★ [singular ] the general character and attitude of sth such as a piece of writing, or the atmosphere of an event 风格；特色；气氛；情调 ◆ The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. 这本书整体格调是温情的怀旧。 ◆ She set the tone forthe meeting with a firm statement of company policy. 她坚定地说明了公司的方针，为会议定下了调子。 ◆ Trust you to lower the toneof the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). 管保你会降低谈话的格调（如讲粗俗的笑话）。 ◆ The article was moderate in toneand presented both sides of the case. 这篇文章基调温和，不偏不倚。 of sound 声音 3 ★ [countable ] the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or one produced by electronic equipment （尤指乐器或电子音响设备的）音质，音色 ◆ the full rich tone of the trumpet 小号饱满嘹亮的音色 ◆ the volume and tone controls on a car stereo 汽车立体声系统音量和音质的控制装置 colour 颜色 4 [countable ] a shade of a colour 色调；明暗；影调 ◆ a carpet in warm tones of brown and orange 棕色和橘黄色的暖色调地毯 of muscles/skin 肌肉；皮肤 5 [uncountable ] how strong and firm your muscles or skin are （肌肉）结实度，健壮度；（皮肤）柔韧性 ◆ how to improve your muscle/skin tone 如何使肌肉发达╱皮肤柔韧 on telephone 电话 6 [countable ] a sound heard on a telephone line （打电话时听到的）声音信号 ◆ ( BrE) the dialling tone 拨号音 ◆ ( NAmE) the dial tone 拨号音 ◆ Please speak after the tone (= for example as an instruction on an answering machine). 听到信号后请讲话。 in music 音乐 7 ( BrE) ( US ˈwhole step ) [countable ] one of the five longer intervalsin a musical scale,for example the intervalbetween C and D or between E and F♯ 全音 ☞compare semitone , step n. (10 ) phonetics 语音学 8 [countable ] the pitch(= how high or low a sound is) of a syllable in speaking （说话的）声调，音调 ◆ a rising/falling tone 升调；降调 9 a particular pitchpattern on a syllable in languages such as Chinese, that can be used to distinguish different meanings （字的）声调；字调 -toned 有…音调 10 ( in adjectives 构成形容词 ) having the type of tonementioned 有…音调的（或音质的、色调的） ◆ a bright-toned soprano 声音嘹亮的女高音 ◆ olive-toned skin 黄褐色的皮肤 verb muscles/skin 肌肉；皮肤 1 [transitive ] tonesth (up) to make your muscles, skin, etc. firmer and stronger 使更健壮；使更结实；使更有力 ◆ Massage will help to tone up loose skin under the chin. 按摩有助于使颏下松弛的皮肤柔韧起来。 ◆ a beautifully toned body 优美矫健的身体 colour 颜色 2 [intransitive ] tone(in) (with sth) ( BrE) to match the colour of sth 与…协调；与…相配 ◆ The beige of his jacket toned (in) with the cream shirt. 他那夹克的米黄色与乳白色的衬衫非常协调。 PHRASAL VERB ˌtone sth↔ˈdown 1 to make a speech, an opinion, etc. less extreme or offensive 使（讲话、意见等）缓和；使温和 ◆ The language of the article will have to be toned down for the mass market. 这篇文章的措辞必须缓和一下以适合大众市场。 2 to make a colour less bright 使（颜色）柔和 tone / təʊn ; NAmE toʊn /
LDC	tone1 noun tone2 verb tonetone1 /təʊn $ toʊn/ ●●○ S3 W2 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1voice [countable] the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you meanin a ... tone ‘You must be Annie,’ he said in a friendly tone.in somebody’s tone There was urgency in his tone. Her tone was sharp with anger. It was obvious from her tone of voice that she didn’t like me.don’t take that tone with me (=do not speak to me in that rude or unpleasant way)2sound [countable, uncountable] the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or someone’s voice → pitch, timbre: the guitar’s clean tonein ... tones They talked in hushed tones. ‘No I didn’t,’ he said in a low tone (=quietly).deep-toned/even-toned/shrill-toned etc (=having a low, calm etc tone) an even-toned voice3general feeling/attitude [singular, uncountable] the general feeling or attitude expressed in a piece of writing, a speech, an activity etctone of The tone of the report was radical. The meetings were noted for their deeply religious tone.in tone The article was moderate in tone.set the tone (for/of something) (=establish the general attitude or feeling of an event, activity etc) Opening remarks are important since they set the tone for the rest of the interview.4colour [countable, uncountable] one of the many types of a particular colour, each slightly darker, lighter, brighter etc than the next SYN shade → tonaltone of different tones of green Perhaps a darker tone would be better. your skin tone (=the colour of your skin)in tone The dried colour is slightly deeper in tone than it appears when first applied. → two-tone ► see thesaurus at colour 5electronic sound [countable] a sound made by electronic equipment, such as a telephone: Please leave a message after the tone.dialling tone British English, dial tone American English (=the sound you hear when you pick up the telephone that lets you know that you can make a call)engaged tone British English, busy tone American English (=the sound you hear when you telephone someone but they are already talking to someone else)6raise/lower the tone (of something) to make a place or event more or less socially acceptable, attractive etc: That horrible building lowers the whole tone of the neighborhood. Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (=by making rude remarks etc).7body [uncountable] technical how firm and strong your muscles or skin are: A regular brisk walk will improve muscle tone.8music [countable] technical the difference in pitch between two musical notes that are separated by one key on the piano SYN step American English9voice level [countable] technical how high or low your voice is when you produce different sounds: There is a falling tone on the first syllable and a rising tone on the other.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2adjectivesconversational (=informal and friendly)· I tried to keep my tone pleasant and conversational.conciliatory (=showing that you do not want to be involved in an argument with someone)· She used a more conciliatory tone.matter-of-fact (=showing no emotion when what you are saying is exciting, frightening, upsetting, etc)· His tone was matter-of-fact, but she noticed he was shaking.measured (=very carefully controlled)· He spoke slowly, in a calm and measured tone.clipped tones (=quick and clear, but not very friendly)· Davis’s secretary informed him in clipped tones: ‘Mr Davis is not here.’low/quiet/hushed tones· They sat at the far end of the carriage, talking in hushed tones.somebody’s dulcet tones (=a very sweet and gentle voice – often used humorously to mean the opposite)· I could hear Martha’s dulcet tones bellowing that dinner was ready.phrasesa tone of voice· Try talking to the child in a firm but soothing tone of voice. tone1 noun tone2 verb tonetone2 (also tone up) verb [transitive] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases to improve the strength and firmness of your muscles, skin etc: Exercise can strengthen and tone muscles. He began to use weights in order to tone up his body. a well-toned bodytone down phrasal verb1to reduce the effect of something such as a speech or piece of writing, so that people will not be offended: His advisers told him to tone down his speech.2to make a colour less bright: Blue can be used to tone down very sunny rooms.tone in phrasal verb British English if one colour or pattern tones in with another, they are similar and look good together SYN complementtone in with Choose candles that will tone in with your tablecloth and china.
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