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sound noun
⇨ sound 1 (a buzzing sound) ⇨ sound 2 (turn the sound down) ⇨ note (a sound unlike any other guitarist)sound verb
⇨ blow 3 (sound your horn) ⇨ ring (an alarm sounds) ⇨ seem (sound reasonable)sound adj.
⇨ decent (a sound performance) ⇨ good 3 (sound advice)sound1 noun a buzzing sound 嗡嗡声turn the sound down 把音量调小sound ♦︎ noiseThese are both words for sth that you can hear. 这两个词均表示声音、响声。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a big / deafening / loud / high-pitched / low sound / noise◆to hear / listen to / make / produce a sound / noise◆a sound / noise comes from sth / a place◆a sound / noise becomes / gets louder, closer, etc.■ sound [countable] something that you can hear 声音；响声◆A scratching sound came from the front door.前门传来一阵嚓嚓的响声。◆I sat listening to the soft sound of rustling leaves.我坐下来倾听树叶那柔和的沙沙声。◆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。ⓘ Sound [uncountable] is vibrations (= continuous rapid movements) that travel through air or water and can be heard when they reach a person's or an animal's ear. * sound是一种通过空气或水传播的震动波，传到人或动物的耳朵时就可以听见◆Sound travels at about 340 metres per second.声的传播速度大约为每秒340米。 ■ noise [countable, uncountable] a sound, especially when it is loud, unpleasant or disturbing 声音；响声；噪音；吵闹声◆There was a rattling noise coming from the back of the car.汽车尾部传来咔嗒咔嗒的声音。◆What's that noise?那是什么响声？◆Don't make so much noise.别这么吵闹。◆We had to shout above the noise of the traffic.车辆的噪声太大，我们不得不扯着嗓子说话。NOTE 辨析 Sound or noise? Sound is anything you hear. A noise is usually loud and unpleasant. * sound指听见的任何声音，noise则通常响亮而且烦人◆the soft noise of rustling leaves Noise [uncountable] is continuous noises. Sound [uncountable] is slightly more technical, used in scientific contexts. It is not used with words for amounts like much and a lot of. * noise是持续性的。sound则稍具专业性，用于科技语境，不与表示数量的词如much和a lot of连用◆Don't make so much sound. sound2 noun a buzzing sound 嗡嗡声turn the sound down 把音量调小sound ♦︎ volumeThese are both words for talking about what you can hear in terms of how loud or soft it is. 这两个词均表示音量、音响。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the sound / volume on sth◆to turn up / turn down / increase / reduce the sound / volume■ sound [uncountable] what you listen to when you use electronic equipment such as radios and televisions, see a film or go to a concert （收音机、电视、电影或音乐会的）声音，音响◆Could you turn the sound down?你能把音量调小一些吗？◆The sound quality of the tapes was excellent.这些磁带音质极佳。■ volume [uncountable] the amount of sound that is produced by sth, especially electronic equipment such as radios and televisions （尤指收音机和电视等电器的）音量，响度◆She turned down the volume on the car stereo.她调低了汽车音响的音量。◆Make sure the volume control is in the middle between the 'low' and 'high' settings.确保音量调节器设定在“高”、“低”档的中间。 note noun note ♦︎ sound ♦︎ pitch ♦︎ key ♦︎ tone ♦︎ timbreThese are all words for a characteristic of the sound made by the voice or a musical instrument. 这些词均表示人声或乐器所发出的声音特征，如音调、音高、音质等。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a high / higher / low / lower note / pitch◆a deep / rich tone / timbre◆a / the wrong note / key■ note [countable] a single musical sound made by the voice or a musical instrument; the written or printed sign for a musical note 单音；音调；音符◆She played the first few notes of the tune on the piano.她在钢琴上弹了这支曲子的头几个音。◆I played a lot of wrong notes because I was so nervous.因为太紧张，我演奏错了好多个音。■ sound [countable, uncountable] the effect that is produced by the music of a particular singer or group of musicians 嗓音；音乐风格◆He has a sound unlike any other guitarist.他的弹奏风格不同于任何别的吉他手。◆I like their sound.我喜欢他们的音乐风格。■ pitch [singular, uncountable] how high or low a sound is, especially a musical note （尤指乐音的）音高◆The pitch of the drum can be raised by tightening the skin.可以通过绷紧鼓皮来提高鼓的音高。■ key [countable] a set of related notes, based on a particular note 调◆The sonata was written in the key of E flat major.这首奏鸣曲是降E大调的。◆This piece changes key many times.这支曲子变了多次调。ⓘ Pieces of music are usually written using a particular key, from which the notes of the piece are taken. 作曲时通常用特定的调(key)，乐曲的音皆用此调。■ tone [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 rich tone of the oboe is intended to give this piece a sad mood.双簧管低沉的音色旨在为这支曲子营造出悲伤的气氛。◆The tone and volume controls allow you to adjust the sound of the radio.收音机的声音可以通过音质和音量控制装置来调节。■ timbre / /ˈtæmbə(r)/ / [countable, uncountable] (formal) the quality of sound that is produced by a particular voice or musical instrument 音质；音色；音品◆She thought she could listen forever to the warm, deep timbre of his voice.她原以为她永远都能听到他饱含温情的低沉嗓音。◆Timbre is what makes one instrument or voice sound different from another.不同的乐器或嗓音所发出的声音各有差异，这就是音质上的不同。NOTE 辨析 Tone or timbre?These words are very close in meaning. Tone has a wider range, and is often used when the quality of sound can be adjusted, for example when playing or recording music electronically. Timbre is formal, and refers more to the essential quality of the sound that a voice or musical instrument has. 这两个词的含义非常接近。tone应用的范围更广，常用于音质可以调节的情形，如用电子设备播放或录制音乐时。timbre是正式用语，多指嗓音或乐器所发出的声音的本质特征。 blow3 verb The leaves were blown everywhere. 叶子被吹得到处都是。blow out smoke from your cigarette 吸烟时吐出烟blow a whistle 吹哨子blow ♦︎ blare ♦︎ sound ♦︎ honk ♦︎ blastThese words all mean to make a sound like the sound made by a car horn. 这些词均表示鸣响、发出鸣笛声。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to blow / blare / sound / honk / blast a horn◆a horn blows / blares / sounds / honks / blasts◆to blow / sound a whistle◆a whistle blows / sounds◆music blares / blasts■ blow (blew, blown) [transitive, intransitive] to make a sound with a whistle, car horn or musical instrument such as a horn or trumpet; (of a whistle, car horn, etc.) to make this sound 吹（哨子）；吹奏（号、喇叭等乐器）；鸣（汽车喇叭）；（哨子、汽车喇叭等）鸣响◆The referee blew his whistle.裁判吹响了哨子。◆The sound of trumpets blowing grew louder.喇叭的吹奏声变大了。■ blare [intransitive, transitive] to make a loud unpleasant noise, especially the noise made by car horns or electrical equipment such as radios and televisions （尤指汽车喇叭或收音机、电视机等电器）发出响亮刺耳的声音◆Police cars sped past with their lights flashing and sirens blaring.闪着警灯、鸣着警笛的警车呼啸而过。◆The radio was blaring out rock music.收音机高声播放着摇滚乐。▸ blare noun [singular] ◆She was woken by the blare of car horns from outside the window.她被窗外刺耳的汽车喇叭声吵醒了。■ sound [transitive] to make a sound with a car horn, whistle or musical instrument, especially as a warning or signal 使（汽车喇叭、哨子或乐器）发出声音（尤指作为警报或信号）◆Passing motorists sounded their horns in support.开车路过的人按响喇叭以示支持。 see also sound ⇨ ring verb ■ honk [intransitive, transitive] to make a loud noise with a car horn; (of a car horn) to make a loud noise 按响（汽车喇叭）；（汽车喇叭）鸣响◆She rushed from the room at the sound of the taxi honking.一听到出租车的喇叭声她就从房间里冲了出来。◆Why did he honk at me?他为什么冲我按喇叭？◆People honked their horns as they drove past.人们开车经过时大按喇叭。■ blast [intransitive, transitive] to make a loud unpleasant noise, especially the noise made by loud music or a car horn 发出刺耳的高音，轰鸣（尤指音乐或汽车喇叭）◆Music suddenly blasted out from the speakers.喇叭中突然响起了轰鸣的音乐。◆The radio blasted out rock music at full volume.收音机开到了最大音量播放摇滚乐。 ring verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ clink 另见clink条ring ♦︎ sound ♦︎ chime ♦︎ clang ♦︎ buzz ♦︎ toll ♦︎ clank ♦︎ strike ♦︎ jangleThese words all mean to make a sound like the sound made by clocks and bells. 这些词均表示发出钟声、响起铃声。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the bell rings / sounds / chimes / clangs / tolls / jangles◆the doorbell rings / sounds / chimes / buzzes / jangles◆the clock rings / sounds / chimes / strikes◆to ring / sound / chime / clang / buzz / clank / jangle loudly■ ring (rang, rung) [transitive, intransitive] to make a sound with a bell; (of a bell) to make a sound （使）发出钟声；（铃声）响起◆Someone was ringing the doorbell.有人在按门铃。◆The church bells rang.教堂的钟声响了。◆Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her.如果需要找护士，按一下铃就行了。▸ ring noun [countable] ◆There was a ring at the door.门铃响了。◆He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell.他使劲地按了几下门铃。■ sound [intransitive](of a bell, clock, etc.) to produce a sound （钟、铃、时钟等）发出声音，响◆An alarm sounded two minutes after midnight.午夜12点过两分，警报声响起了。 see also sound ⇨ blow verb 3 ■ chime / /tʃaɪm/ / [intransitive, transitive](of a bell or clock) to make a musical ringing sound or play a short tune, especially in order to show the time （钟、铃或时钟）鸣响，发出乐声，报时◆I heard the clock chime.我听见钟响报时。◆Eight o'clock had already chimed.已敲过8点钟了。◆The clock chimed midnight.时钟响过午夜12点。▸ chime noun [countable] ◆The clock plays a little chime on the quarter hours.那个时钟每过一刻钟响一下。■ clang [intransitive, transitive] to make a loud ringing noise like the noise of metal being hit; to make sth produce this sound （使）叮当（或铿锵）作响◆Bells were clanging in the tower.塔楼上的钟当当地敲响了。◆The heavy iron gates clanged shut.沉重的铁门咣的一声关上了。◆The trams clanged their way along the streets.有轨电车哐啷哐啷沿街驶过。 see also clang ⇨ bang noun ■ buzz [intransitive] to make a low continuous sound like the sound made by a bee 发出蜂鸣声；嗡嗡响◆The doorbell buzzed loudly.门铃蜂鸣声大作。◆A police helicopter was buzzing overhead.一架警用直升机在头顶嗡嗡作响。▸ buzz noun [countable, usually singular] ◆The intercom on her desk gave a loud buzz.她桌上的对讲机发出响亮的嗡嗡声。■ toll /təʊl; NAmE toʊl/ [intransitive, transitive] (rather formal or literary) (of a large bell) to ring slowly and for a long time, especially as a sign that sb has died; to ring a large bell in this way （大钟长时间缓慢地）鸣响；（尤指）鸣（丧钟）◆The Abbey bell tolled for those killed in the war.那座大教堂为战争死难者鸣钟。◆The bell tolled the hour.钟声敲响报时。■ clank [intransitive, transitive] to make a loud, dull sound like pieces of metal hitting each other; to make sth produce this sound （使）发出叮当声，发出当啷声◆The door clanked shut behind them.门在他们身后咣的一声关上了。◆The guard clanked his heavy ring of keys.看守把他那串沉甸甸的钥匙弄得叮当响。▸ clank noun [countable, usually singular] ◆The lid hit the floor with a clank.盖子当啷一声砸到地上。■ strike (struck, struck) [intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) (of a clock) to show the time by making a ringing sound; to make a sound on a musical instrument by pressing a key or hitting sth （时钟）敲响，报时；弹奏；奏响◆Did you hear the clock strike?你听见钟响了吗？◆Four o'clock had just struck.那时候时钟刚刚敲过4点。◆The clock has just struck three.时钟刚刚敲过3点。◆She struck a chord on the piano and the children began to sing.她在钢琴上奏出和弦，孩子们开始唱歌。■ jangle [intransitive, transitive] to make a harsh sound, like the sound of several small pieces of metal hitting each other; to make sth do this （使）发出金属撞击声，发出丁零当啷的刺耳声◆The shop bell jangled loudly.商店的钟叮当声大作。◆He jangled the keys in his pocket.他把兜里的钥匙弄得丁零当啷乱响。▸ jangle noun [countable, usually singular] ◆The shrill jangle of the doorbell made them both jump.尖锐刺耳的门铃声吓了他们俩一跳。 seem linking verb seem ♦︎ look ♦︎ appear ♦︎ sound ♦︎ feel ♦︎ come across ♦︎ strike ♦︎ come overThese words all mean to give the impression of being or doing sth. 这些词均表示好像、似乎。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to seem / look / appear / sound / feel odd / OK / nice, etc.◆to come across / strike sb / come over as (being) odd, etc.◆to seem / look / appear to be sth◆to seem / look / sound / feel like sth◆to seem / look / sound / feel as if / as though...◆It seems / appears / strikes sb that...◆It would seem / appear that...■ seem linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to give the impression of being or doing sth 好像；似乎；看来◆Do whatever seems best to you.你觉得什么最好，就做什么。◆He seems a nice man.他看来是个好人。◆It seemed like a good idea at the time.当时这个主意好像不错。◆It always seemed as though they would get married.他们总是好像要结婚似的。◆They seem to know what they're doing.他们似乎知道自己在做什么。◆'He'll be there, then?' 'So it seems (= people say so).'“这么说，他要去那儿了？”“好像是这样。”ⓘ Seem is often used to make what you say about your thoughts, feelings or actions less forceful or to suggest that sth is true when you are not certain or when you want to be polite. * seem常用于弱化所描述的想法、感觉或行为，也用于说某事属实但没有把握或为了显示礼貌的情况◆I seem to have left my book at home.我大概是把书忘在家里了。◆I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today.看来今天我是不能开始了。◆It seems only reasonable to ask students to buy a dictionary.让学生买本词典好像是合乎情理的。◆ (rather formal) It would seem that we all agree.我们大家似乎都同意。 see also seeming ⇨ apparent ■ look linking verb (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to seem, especially from what people can see; to have a similar appearance to sb/sth; to have an appearance that suggests that sth is true or will happen; to seem likely 看起来像；显得；（外表）像；好像；仿佛◆You look tired.你显得很疲倦。◆That photograph doesn't look like her at all.那张照片看上去一点也不像她。◆It looks like rain (= it looks as if it's going to rain).好像要下雨了。◆ (especially BrE) That looks an interesting book.那好像是本有趣的书。ⓘ In American English it is more usual to use look like with a noun phrase. 在美式英语中更常用look like后接名词短语◆ (NAmE, BrE) That looks like an interesting book.那好像是本有趣的书。 ⓘ In spoken English people often use like instead of as if or as though, especially in American English. 在口语中，常用like代替as if 或as though，特别是在美式英语中◆You look as though you slept badly.你好像没睡好觉。◆It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all.看样子我们终归还是不搬了。 (spoken, especially NAmE) ◆You look like you slept badly.你好像没睡好觉。◆It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all.看样子我们终归还是不搬了。This is considered incorrect in written British English. 在英式书面语中，这种用法被视为不正确。 ⓘ Unlike seem, look can sometimes be used in the progressive tenses, if you are talking about how sb/sth looked at a particular time, especially if this is different from how they usually look. 与seem不同的是，look有时可用于进行时，指某人或某事物在特定时间的样子，特别是跟平常不一样时◆I thought she was looking rather tired last night.我觉得她昨晚显得特别疲倦。 see also look ⇨ appearance ■ appear linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to seem, especially from what people can see 看来；似乎；显得◆She didn't appear at all surprised at the news.她听到这消息显得一点也不吃惊。◆They appeared not to know what was happening.他们似乎不知道正在发生的事。ⓘ Appear is more formal than look; it can also suggest that you, or the person you are speaking to, does not quite believe that sb/sth really is as they seem. * appear比look更正式些，还可暗示你或谈话对象不太相信某人或某事物看起来的样子◆He appears to be a perfectly normal person (= but there is still some reason to suppose that he might not be).他看上去完全是个正常的人。◆It would appear that this was a major problem (= although I don't really understand why it should be).这显得是个大问题。It can also be used, like seem, when you are not certain about sth or don't want to accuse sb too directly of doing sth wrong. * appear也可像seem那样，用于不确定或委婉指出某人错误的情况◆There appears to have been a mistake.看来是出了个差错。In British English you can use appear + noun phrase; in American English you need to use appear to be + noun phrase (which is also acceptable in British English). 在英式英语中，appear后面可接名词短语；在美式英语中，则在appear to be后接名词短语，这在英式英语中也是可接受的◆ (BrE) He appears a perfectly normal person.他看上去完全是个正常的人。 see also apparent ⇨ apparent , appearance ⇨ appearance ■ sound linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to give a particular impression when heard or read about 听起来好像；让人听着好像◆His voice sounded strange on the phone.他的声音在电话里让人听着怪怪的。◆Her explanation sounds reasonable to me.她的解释我听起来好像有道理。◆Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't.利奥把这件事说得好像挺简单，其实不是那么回事。◆She sounds like just the person we need for the job.听她的言谈，她似乎正是我们想找的这份工作的最佳人选。◆You sounded just like your father when you said that.你说这话，听着跟你父亲一模一样。◆I hope I don't sound as if I'm criticizing you.我希望不要听起来好像我在批评你。■ feel linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to give you a particular feeling or impression; to have a particular physical quality which you become aware of by touching 给人某种感觉；造成某种印象；感受到；摸起来◆It felt strange to be back in my old school.回到母校我有一种生疏的感觉。◆The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours.面试只用了十分钟，可觉得像几个小时似的。◆It feels like rain (= seems likely to rain).好像要下雨了。◆Her head felt as if it would burst.她觉得头要爆裂了。◆It felt as though he had run a marathon.感觉他好像跑了一次马拉松似的。◆How does it feel to be alone all day?整天独自一人感受如何？◆The water feels warm.这水摸着温温的。◆This wallet feels like leather.这个钱包摸起来像是皮的。 see also feeling , feel ⇨ atmosphere , feeling ⇨ sense , the feel ⇨ texture NOTE 辨析 Sound or feel?Use sound to talk about an impression you get from hearing sb/sth, and feel to talk about your own or other people's real feelings. * sound用于表达听出的感觉，feel用于表达真实的感觉◆He sounded happy, but I don't think he felt it.他的语气听起来很开心，可我觉得他并不感到高兴。With both these verbs, in spoken English people often use like instead of as if or as though, especially in American English, but this is not considered correct in written British English. 在口语中，尤其在美式英语中，这两个词后面常用like代替as if或as though，但在英式书面语中这种用法被视为不正确◆You sound like you're ready to give up.听起来你好像已经准备放弃了。◆He felt like he'd run a marathon.他感觉好像跑了一次马拉松似的。 ■ ˌcome aˈcross phrasal verb (came, come)to make a particular impression 给人以⋯印象；使产生⋯印象◆She comes across well in interviews.她在面试中给人留下很好的印象。■ strike (struck, struck) [transitive] to give sb a particular impression 给（某人以⋯）印象；让（某人）觉得◆His reaction struck me as odd.我觉得他的反应很怪。◆She strikes me as a very efficient person.她给我的印象是个十分干练的人。◆How does the idea strike you?你觉得这个主意怎么样？■ ˌcome ˈover phrasal verb (came, come)to make a particular impression 给人以⋯印象；使产生⋯印象◆He came over as a sympathetic person.他给人的印象是个富有同情心的人。NOTE 辨析 Come across or come over? Come across is more usually followed by an adverb; come over is more usually followed by as a/an.... * come across后面更常接副词，come over后面更常接as a/an ...。 decent adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ adequate 另见adequate条decent ♦︎ solid ♦︎ respectable ♦︎ soundThese words all describe sth that is of a good enough standard or quality. 这些词均表示事物良好的、不错的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a decent / solid / respectable / sound performance◆a decent / solid / respectable result◆pretty decent / solid / sound◆perfectly decent / respectable / sound◆decent / respectable / sound enough■ decent / /ˈdiːsnt/ / (rather informal, especially spoken) of a good enough standard or quality 像样的；相当不错的；挺好的◆He looks as if he could do with a decent meal.他看上去好像想要好好吃一顿。◆I need a decent night's sleep.我需要好好睡上一宿。◆This place looks decent enough－let's stay here.这地方看起来还不错，咱们就住这儿吧。▸ decently adverb ◆The car is decently sized and cheap to run.这辆汽车大小适中，而且跑起来省油。■ solid [usually before noun] (especially business 尤用于商业) good and steady, but not always excellent or special 相当好的，表现稳定的（但不一定出色或独特）◆2006 was a year of solid achievement.2006年是成就颇丰的一年。◆He's a good, solid player.他是个挺有实力的运动员。◆Trade remained solid throughout the year.全年的贸易情况保持良好。ⓘ Solid is used especially to talk about how a person or company performs or achieves over a period of time. * solid尤用于形容个人或公司在一段时间内的表现或成绩。■ respectable fairly good; not giving you any reason to feel ashamed 相当好的；不丢面子的◆It was a perfectly respectable result.这是个非常好的结果。◆Economic growth has averaged at a respectable 2.5 per cent.经济增长率平均为2.5%，相当不错。ⓘ Respectable is used especially to talk about sb/sth's performance in a game, competition or entertainment, or in business. * respectable尤用于形容某人或某事物在比赛、竞争、表演或生意中的表现。▸ respectably adverb ◆The candidate did respectably rather than brilliantly.该候选人表现得相当不错，但说不上杰出。■ sound good and accurate, but not excellent 不错的，扎实的（但说不上出色）◆This was another sound performance by the team.这是该队又一次挺不错的表现。 good3 adjective in good condition/Good work! 状况良好；干得不错！Now is a good time to... 现在是做⋯的合适时机a good idea/reason/question/point 好主意；正当理由；好问题；好的观点a good actor; good at languages; good with your hands 出色的演员；语言能力强；手巧a good person/deed/life 正派人；善行；高尚的生活a good impression/opinion/reputation 良好的印象；赞同的意见；好名声a good boy/girl/dog 乖巧的男孩／女孩；温驯的狗 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ rational 另见rational条good ♦︎ solid ♦︎ sound ♦︎ valid ♦︎ legitimate ♦︎ well foundedThese words all describe sth that has a sensible, logical basis and that there are good reasons for. 这些词均表示合情理的、有充分根据的、理由充足的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a good / solid / sound / valid / legitimate reason / basis◆good / solid / sound / valid evidence◆good / solid / sound advice◆a good / sound / valid / legitimate argument◆a good / sound / valid conclusion◆to have good / sound judgement◆a good / valid / legitimate question / point / excuse◆perfectly good / sound / valid / legitimate■ good sensible, logical and very appropriate to what is being discussed or considered 合情理的；有说服力的；有充分根据的◆'They won't be able to find the way without a map.' 'Good point.'“没有地图他们找不到路的。”“说得对。”◆You'll have to think of a better excuse than that!你得想一个比那更好的借口！◆That's a really good idea.那真是个好主意。◆Students are not allowed to miss classes without good reason.学生无正当理由不许缺课。◆I have good reason to be suspicious.我的怀疑有充足的理由。ⓘ Good is used especially about sb's ideas, statements, questions and reasons for doing sth. * good尤用于修饰某人的想法、陈述、问题和做某事的原因。OPP bad ⇨ wrong 3 ■ solid sensible and logical; having a strong basis in fact or reality 合情理的；有说服力的；坚实的◆Her advice is always solid and practical.她的建议总是有根有据，切合实际。◆There's solid evidence to show he wasn't there when the crime took place.有确凿证据表明案发时他不在现场。◆Their friendship provided a solid foundation for their future together.他们的友谊为他们共同的未来提供了坚实基础。 OPP flimsy ⓘ A flimsy excuse or flimsy evidence is difficult to believe. * flimsy表示难以取信的、站不住脚的，一般与excuse或evidence搭配◆He keeps calling on the flimsiest of pretexts.他不停地说着完全站不住脚的借口。 ▸ solidly adverb ◆Their argument was solidly based on fact.他们的辩论完全以事实为依据。■ sound that you can rely on and that will probably give good results 明智的；合理的；可靠的◆He's a person of very sound judgement.他是一个很有判断力的人。◆The proposal makes sound commercial sense.这项提案从商业角度看完全合情合理。◆Their policies are environmentally sound.他们的政策对环境无害。OPP unsound ⓘ A method that is unsound contains mistakes and cannot be relied on to give good results; an idea or practice that is unsound is not acceptable, especially for moral or political reasons. * unsound形容方法时表示有错误的、靠不住的，形容想法或做法时表示不能接受的，尤因道德或政治原因◆The use of disposable products is considered ecologically unsound.使用一次性产品被认为对生态不利。 ■ valid based on what is logical or true, in a way that supports the decision or claim being made 符合逻辑的；有根据的；确凿的◆The point you make is perfectly valid.你提的论点完全站得住脚。◆Accepting valid criticism is an important part of the learning process.接受合理的批评是学习过程的重要一环。OPP invalid ⓘ An invalid point, criticism, argument, etc. is not based on all the facts, and therefore not correct. * invalid修饰观点、批评、论点等时，表示没有事实依据，因而是不正确的。▸ validity / /vəˈlɪdəti/ / noun [uncountable] ◆Of course we recognize the validity of that argument.我们当然承认那个论证的合理性。■ legitimate / /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ / (rather formal) based on a fair and acceptable reason 正当合理的；合情合理的◆All legitimate grievances should be raised with your line manager.所有合乎情理的不满都应该告诉你的顶头上司。◆The court ruled that celebrities' children were not a legitimate target for press intrusion.法院判定名人子女不应成为媒体侵扰的目标。■ ˌwell ˈfounded (rather formal) having good reasons or evidence to cause or support it 理由充足的；有根据的；有事实依据的◆His fears proved to be well founded.他的恐惧后来证明是有道理的。 |