tone
A very quiet voice, often used to show seriousness or secrecy.
拨号音
The sound you hear when you pick up a landline telephone, indicating it's ready to make a call.
拿起固定电话听筒时听到的声音，表示可以拨号。
The sound you hear when you pick up a landline telephone, indicating it's ready to make a call.
The sound indicating that the telephone line you are calling is already in use. Known as a 'busy signal' in AmE.
A sweet and soothing sound, often used ironically.
A very sweet or pleasant-sounding voice, often used ironically.
说话的口气
The quality of a person's voice that expresses their feelings or thoughts.
一个人声音中表达其情感或思想的特质。
定下基调
To establish the general character or mood of an event or situation.
为某个事件或情况确立总体的特征或氛围。
采用一种语调
To start speaking in a particular manner or with a specific attitude.
开始以某种特定的方式或态度说话。
拿出一种腔调
To create a particular feeling or atmosphere through one's manner of speaking or writing.
通过说话或写作的方式营造一种特定的感觉或氛围。
用...口气说话
To speak to someone in a particular, often disrespectful, way.
以一种特定的，通常是不敬的方式对某人说话。
语调传达...
The tone of voice communicates a particular feeling or meaning.
说话的语调传达出某种特定的感觉或意义。