tone

• Существительное, обозначающее качество, высоту или характер звука, голоса или музыкальной ноты, а также общее настроение или отношение в тексте или речи.

A noun referring to the quality, pitch, or character of a sound, voice, or musical note, or to the general mood or attitude of a piece of writing or speech.

1. Sound qualityA2formal

   The quality of a sound, especially of a musical instrument or voice.

   Тембр

   • The piano has a beautiful tone.
   • She spoke in a soft tone.
   • The tone of the guitar was rich and warm.

   Synonymsresonancesonoritysoundtimbretonality

2. Attitude or moodB1formal

   The general attitude or feeling expressed in speech or writing.

   Тон

   • His tone was angry and aggressive.
   • The tone of the letter was very formal.
   • She used a sarcastic tone when she replied.

   Synonymsairattitudefeelmannermoodqualityspirittempertenorvein

3. Color shadeB1formal

   A particular shade or intensity of a color.

   Оттенок

   • The room was painted in warm tones of yellow.
   • She chose a lighter tone of blue for the walls.
   • The artist used earthy tones in the landscape.

   Synonymscastcolorhueshadetingetint

4. Muscle firmnessB2formalmedical

   The normal state of firmness and slight tension in a resting muscle.

   Тонус

   • Exercise helps improve muscle tone.
   • She has good muscle tone from regular workouts.
   • The doctor checked the tone of his muscles.

   Synonymsfirmnesstensiontonus

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения придания чему-либо определённого качества, характера или оттенка, часто в отношении цвета, звука или упругости мышц.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a particular quality, character, or shade to something, often in terms of color, sound, or muscle firmness.

1. Strengthen or firm upB1formal

   To make the body or muscles firmer and stronger through exercise.

   Укреплять

   • She does yoga to tone her muscles.
   • Regular exercise helps tone your body.
   • He uses weights to tone his arms.

   Synonymsbracebuildconditionfirmstrengthentighten

   Antonymssoftenweaken

2. Adjust color or shadeB2formal

   To change the color or shade of something, especially in photography or design.

   Тонировать

   • The photographer toned the image to give it a vintage look.
   • She toned down the bright colors in the painting.
   • The editor toned the photo to match the magazine's style.

   Synonymscolordyegradeshadetintwash

   Antonymsbleachfade

3. Modify sound or pitchB2formal

   To adjust the sound quality, pitch, or volume of a voice or instrument.

   Настраивать звук

   • The singer toned her voice to hit the high notes.
   • He toned the guitar to a lower pitch.
   • The speaker toned down his voice to sound more soothing.

   Synonymsadjustinflectmodulatepitchtune

Phrasal variantstone downtone up