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trilling

/ˈtrɪl.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈtrɪl.ɪŋ/formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее фамилию, в частности связанную с Лайонелом Триллингом, влиятельным американским литературным критиком и писателем, жившим с 1905 по 1975 год.

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with Lionel Trilling, an influential American literary critic and writer who lived from 1905 to 1975.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Lionel TrillingC1formalamerican

    An influential American literary critic, short story writer, essayist, and teacher, known for his work on the relationship between literature and society.

    ruЛайонел Триллинг

    • Lionel Trilling's book 'The Liberal Imagination' is a classic of literary criticism.
    • Trilling taught at Columbia University for many years.
    • His essays often explored the moral implications of literature.
Forms
  • trillings plural form
  • trillings' possessive plural form
  • trilling's possessive singular form

verb

trill/trɪl/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения высокого, дрожащего звука, часто издаваемого птицами или при пении, или для произнесения согласного с быстрой вибрацией языка или язычка.

A verb used to express a high-pitched, quavering sound, often made by birds or in singing, or to pronounce a consonant with a rapid vibration of the tongue or uvula.

  1. Pronounce with a trillB2formal

    To articulate a sound, especially the phoneme 'r', with a rapid vibration of the tongue or uvula.

    ruПроизносить с вибрацией

    • She learned to trill her 'r's when speaking Spanish.
    • In some dialects, speakers trill the 'r' sound naturally.
    • The actor had to trill the 'r' for his role in the play.

    Synonymsrollvibrate

  2. Sing or play with trillsB2formal

    To produce a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, typically a semitone or tone apart, in singing or playing a musical instrument.

    ruИсполнять трель

    • The soprano trilled beautifully during the aria.
    • He practiced how to trill on the flute for the concert.
    • The pianist trilled the final notes of the sonata.

    Synonymsquavershaketwitterwarble

Forms
  • trilled past participle
  • trilled past simple
  • trilling present participle
  • trills third person singular