Definitions
n. The sound someone makes when speaking or singing.
嗓音；说话声
n. The right or opportunity to express opinions and influence decisions.
发言权；影响力
v. To express an opinion, feeling, or concern.
表达；吐露
Example
Her gentle voice helped the frightened puppy settle down.
她温柔的声音让受惊的小狗安静了下来。
Public consultations give local residents a voice in decisions that directly affect their communities.
公众咨询让当地居民有机会参与直接影响其社区的决策。
Collocations
- raise your voice
- a voice in decisions
- voice concerns
- lose your voice
Word family
- voiced (adj.)
- voiceless (adj.)
Usage tip
voice侧重人的嗓音；sound泛指声音。
FAQ
- What does voice mean?
- The sound someone makes when speaking or singing. The right or opportunity to express opinions and influence decisions. To express an opinion, feeling, or concern.
- How is voice pronounced?
- UK /vɔɪs/, US /vɔɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
