
中英词典:muted
形容词
1. 被压制的;被禁声的
2. 柔和的;轻柔的
3. (颜色)柔和的;淡的
名词
1. 被压制的声音
2. 静音器
词语辨析
在不同的语境下,"muted"可以指压制、禁声、柔和的声音或颜色。
词汇扩充
1. mute: 消音的,静音的(形容词)
2. muteness: 沉默,无言(名词)
3. mutely: 默默地,无声地(副词)
近义词
quiet, hushed, soft, muffled
反义词
loud, boisterous, vibrant
柯林斯词典
形容词
- Something that is muted is very quiet or soft.
- If a sound is muted, it is very quiet or gentle.
- A muted colour or light is not very bright or does not have much colour.
名词
- If you say that someone has been given a muted response to something they have said or done, you mean that people have not reacted very strongly to it or have reacted negatively.
- A mute is a device on a musical instrument, telephone, or other machine, which prevents people from hearing the sound it normally makes.
牛津词典
形容词
- (Of a sound or voice) quiet and soft.
- Subdued or softened in color or tone.
- (Of a musical instrument) damped by a mute.
名词
- A person who is unable to speak.
- A device on a musical instrument, especially a piano, to soften or alter the tone.
用法
例句
1. The audience gave a muted applause after the disappointing performance. (压抑的)
2. She spoke in a muted voice, barely audible. (柔和的)
3. The painting is filled with muted colors, creating a tranquil atmosphere. (淡的)
4. His controversial remarks received a muted response from the crowd. (不热烈的)
5. The musician played the trumpet with a mute to create a muted sound. (静音器)
6. The girl's muteness was a result of a traumatic experience. (沉默)
7. The pianist used a mute on the piano to produce a muted tone. (静音器)
8. The room was filled with muted lighting, creating a cozy ambiance. (柔和的)
9. The muted conversation in the library was disrupted by a loud noise. (安静的)
10. The muted elegance of her dress caught everyone's attention. (淡雅的)
11. The news of his promotion was met with muted enthusiasm. (不热烈的)
12. The singer's voice was intentionally muted to create a haunting effect. (柔和的)
13. The artist used muted colors to depict the peaceful landscape. (淡的)
14. The muted trumpet added a melancholic touch to the jazz piece. (静音的)
15. The teacher's muted reaction to the student's misbehavior surprised everyone. (不强烈的)
16. The photograph had a muted quality, giving it an old-fashioned feel. (柔和的)
17. She sat in muted silence, contemplating her next move. (安静的)
18. The muted shades of blue and gray decorated the living room. (淡的)
19. The muted response to his speech disappointed the politician. (不热烈的)
20. He played the guitar with a mute, producing a muted sound. (静音器)