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sound

/ˈsaʊnd/

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noun

plural sounds

something that is heard [count]

the sound of footsteps/thunder

the sounds of laughter

I heard a loud, buzzing sound. [=noise]

I didn't hear a sound. [=I didn't hear anything]

They never made a sound.

speech sounds [=the sounds people make when they speak words]

the sound of th in this [noncount]

devices used to record sound

measuring the speed of sound [=the speed at which the vibrations that create sounds move through the air]

[noncount] :the speech, music, etc., that is heard as part of a broadcast, film, or recording

The film was good, but the sound was poor.

digital sound

Can you turn up the sound? [=volume] I can't hear what they're saying.

[count] :the particular musical style of an individual, a group, or an area - usually singular

the Nashville sound

I like the band's sound.

[noncount] :the idea that is suggested when something is said or described

The doctor says my case is unusual. I don't like the sound of that. [=I don't like the way that sounds; that sounds bad/serious]

By/from the sound of it, you may have poison ivy. - compare 5sound

sound and fury

loud and angry words that attract a lot of attention but do nothing useful

The town meeting created lots of sound and fury, but no resolution.

verb

sounds; sounded; sounding

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to make a sound or be heard

sound a trumpet

sound a horn/buzzer - sometimes used figuratively

He sounded a confident note [=he expressed confidence] when he talked about the company's future plans.

[+ obj] :to make (something) known by making a sound

They sounded the alarm.

The clock sounded noon.

[no obj] :to make a sound

The game was over when the buzzer sounded.

A ringing noise kept sounding in his ears.

[linking verb] :to seem to be something when heard

You sound tired. You should get some rest. :to seem to be something when heard about

Their plan sounds good to me.

Her story sounds false.

It sounded too good to be true.

I'll plan to pick you up at noon. How does that sound? [=do you think that is a good/acceptable plan?]

His new job sounds exciting.

A picnic sounds lovely. - often used in the phrases sound as if, sound as though, and sound like

It sounds to me as if they won't be coming.

The movie sounds as though it might be good. [=the things I have heard about the movie suggest that it might be good]

It sounds like the weather may be bad tomorrow. [=I have heard that the weather may be bad tomorrow]

You sound like you're tired.

That sounds like a good idea. = (Brit) That sounds a good idea. - see also sound like (below)

[+ obj] :to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice :pronounce

He sounded each syllable clearly.

The k in know is not sounded. - compare 6sound

sound like

to have a voice that is like the voice of (someone else)

I knew he must be your brother. He sounds just like you.

to say something that is like what is commonly said by (someone else)

You sound just like your mother when you say that.

sound off

[phrasal verb]

to say your opinions in a very direct and often angry way

She sounded off about the unequal pay raises.

US :to count out loud the steps you take while marching

The troops were sounding off during their exercises.

adjective

sounder; -est

[also more ~; most ~]

in good condition :solid and strong

a building of sound construction

The bridge is structurally sound.

in good health :healthy

a sound mind in a sound body

The tests show that his heart is sound.

My health is sound. [=I am healthy]

(law) He was found to be of sound mind [=sane] when he committed the murder.

free from mistakes :showing good judgment

a sound argument

She used sound reasoning in making the decision.

She gave us some sound advice.

a sound investment

always used before a noun :complete or thorough

She has a sound understanding of the system's structure.

The stock market has made a sound recovery.

They gave us a sound beating in yesterday's game. [=they beat/defeated us easily by a large amount]

of sleep :deep and restful

She fell into a sound sleep.

I was never a sound sleeper. [=someone who sleeps deeply]

(as) sound as a bell

informal :in excellent condition

There's nothing wrong with your health. You're as sound as a bell.

The car's engine is as sound as a bell.

adverb

of sleep :deeply and completely

He was sound asleep.

She slept sound. [=(more commonly) soundly]

noun

plural sounds

[count] :a long and narrow area of water that connects two larger areas - often used in names

Long Island Sound - compare 1sound

verb

sounds; sounded; sounding

[+ obj] technical :to measure the depth of the water in a lake, ocean, etc. - compare 2sound

sound out

[phrasal verb]

sound (someone or something) out or sound out (someone or something) :to try to find out the opinions of someone by asking questions

They sounded me out on the idea. [=they asked me what I thought about the idea]

polls that sound out public opinion

* Các từ tương tự:
sound barrier, sound bite, sound card, sound system, sound wave, sounding, sounding board, soundless, soundproof