tone

• 名词，指声音、嗓音或乐音的音质、音高或特性，也指文本、言语或行为中传达出的总体语气、氛围或态度。

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.

   音色

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

   同义词resonancesonoritysoundtimbretonality

2. Attitude or moodB1formal

   The general attitude or feeling expressed in speech or writing.

   语气

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

   同义词airattitudefeelmannermoodqualityspirittempertenorvein

3. Color shadeB1formal

   A particular shade or intensity of a color.

   色调

   • 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.

   同义词castcolorhueshadetingetint

4. Muscle firmnessB2formalmedical

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

   肌张力

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

   同义词firmnesstensiontonus

• 动词，指赋予某物某种特质、格调或色调，常用于颜色、声音或肌肉弹性等方面。

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.

   紧实

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

   同义词bracebuildconditionfirmstrengthentighten

   反义词softenweaken

2. Adjust color or shadeB2formal

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

   调色

   • 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.

   同义词colordyegradeshadetintwash

   反义词bleachfade

3. Modify sound or pitchB2formal

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

   调整音调

   • 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.

   同义词adjustinflectmodulatepitchtune

短语动词变体tone downtone up