nasal

• Относящийся к носу; описывающий звук или качество голоса, производимое через нос.

Relating to the nose; describing a sound or voice quality produced through the nose.

1. Relating to the noseB1formal

   Of, in, or connected with the nose.

   Носовой

   • He had a nasal infection that made breathing difficult.
   • The doctor examined her nasal passages.
   • Nasal sprays are often used for allergies.

   Синонимыrhinal

2. Nasal voice qualityB2formal

   Sounding as if the nose is pinched or blocked, often due to a cold or speech habit.

   Гнусавый

   • She spoke with a nasal tone because of her cold.
   • His voice had a nasal quality that was hard to ignore.
   • The actor's nasal accent was distinctive in the play.

   Синонимыadenoidalpinched

• Существительное, обозначающее речевой звук, образуемый путём направления воздушного потока через нос, или носовую кость, формирующую часть переносицы.

A noun referring to a speech sound produced by directing airflow through the nose, or to the nasal bone that forms part of the bridge of the nose.

1. Nasal consonantB2formal

   A speech sound produced by directing airflow through the nose while the mouth is closed.

   Носовой согласный

   • The sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ are examples of nasals.
   • In English, the nasal consonants are produced with the velum lowered.
   • Linguists classify nasals as a type of sonorant.

   Синонимыnasal consonant

2. Nasal boneC1formal

   One of two small, elongated rectangular bones that form the bridge of the nose.

   Носовая кость

   • The nasal bones articulate with the frontal bone and the maxillae.
   • A fracture of the nasal bone is a common facial injury.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the nasal bone before the procedure.

   Синонимыnasal bonenasale