twang

• 名词，指拨弦等发出的短促而带鼻音的振动声，也指某些方言中特有的鼻音腔调或口音。

A noun referring to a sharp, vibrating sound, such as that made by a plucked string, or to a distinctive nasal quality in speech characteristic of certain regional dialects.

1. Sharp vibrating soundB2formal

   A sharp, ringing sound produced by a plucked string or a similar vibration.

   尖锐的颤音

   • The twang of a guitar string filled the room.
   • He heard the twang of a bowstring as the arrow was released.
   • The twang of a spring echoed in the old clock.

   同义词clangjanglepingplunkresonanceringvibrationzing

2. Nasal speech qualityB2informal

   A distinctive nasal quality in a person's voice, often associated with certain regional dialects.

   鼻音

   • She spoke with a slight Southern twang.
   • His voice had a noticeable twang from his rural upbringing.
   • The actor adopted a twang to sound more authentic for the role.

   同义词nasalitynasalization

• 动词，指弹拨琴弦等发出短促的颤动声，也指说话带鼻音。

A verb used to describe the act of producing a sharp, vibrating sound, typically from a plucked string or a nasal tone of voice.

1. Cause to sound with a twangB2informal

   To make a sharp, ringing sound, like that of a plucked string.

   发出拨弦声

   • He twanged the guitar string loudly.
   • The bow twanged as the archer released the arrow.
   • She twanged the rubber band to get his attention.

   同义词pickpluckstrumthrum

2. Sound with a twangB2informal

   To produce a sharp, vibrating sound.

   发出拨弦声

   • The wire twanged when it snapped.
   • The banjo twanged merrily during the song.
   • The spring twanged as the door slammed shut.

   同义词clangjangleresoundreverberateringvibrate

3. Twitch or throb with painC1informalmedical

   To experience a sudden, sharp, localized pain or spasm.

   抽痛

   • His injured knee twanged with every step.
   • The muscle in her back twanged painfully.
   • He felt a twang of pain in his shoulder.

   同义词achesmartstingthrobtwingetwitch

4. Pluck strings of an instrumentB2formalart

   To pull and release the strings of a musical instrument to produce a sound.

   拨弦

   • The musician twanged the strings of his sitar.
   • She twanged the harp gently.
   • He twanged the bass guitar during the solo.

   同义词pickplucksnapstrumthrum

5. Pronounce with a nasal twangC1informal

   To speak with a sharp, nasal tone or accent.

   带鼻音说话

   • She twanged her words in a strong Southern accent.
   • He twanged his vowels when he spoke.
   • The actor twanged his lines to sound like a cowboy.