Angol

tone

gb/tˈoʊn/ us/tˈoʊn/
A2 Angol
~ 1900
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Főnév B1 property
1

manner of speaking or writing

The way someone sounds when they speak or write, showing how they feel or what they think.

Használati minta: the tone of [speech/writing]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tone' with 'voice'; 'voice' is the actual sound, while 'tone' is the quality or feeling in it.
Szinonimák
manner (More general; not limited to speech or writing.) | attitude (Focuses more on feelings or viewpoint than sound or style.)
Antonimák
content (Refers to what is said rather than how it is said.)
Szókapcsolatok
serious tone |friendly tone |angry tone |formal tone |tone of voice
Témák
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • Her tone was calm and reassuring.
  • The email's tone seemed a bit rude.
  • He spoke in a cheerful tone despite the bad news.
  • The article had a critical tone toward the government.
  • His tone changed when he heard the question.
Példák tanulóknak
  • She spoke in a happy tone.
  • His tone was very serious.
  • The teacher used a soft tone.
  • I did not like her angry tone.
Főnév A2 entity
2

musical or vocal pitch

A sound in music or voice that has a certain highness or lowness.

Szinonimák
note (Common in music; refers to a specific pitch.)
Antonimák
noise (Sound without a clear pitch.)
Szókapcsolatok
pure tone |high tone |low tone |musical tone
Témák
music |sound |arts_entertainment |communication
Példák
  • The flute produced a clear, sweet tone.
  • She sang the note with perfect tone.
  • This guitar has a warm tone.
  • The bell's tone echoed through the hall.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The piano made a soft tone.
  • I like the high tone of her voice.
  • The horn has a loud tone.
Főnév B1 property
3

shade or quality of color

How light, dark, or strong a color is.

Szinonimák
shade (Very close meaning; often interchangeable in color context.)
Antonimák
tint (Refers to a lighter version of a color; not opposite but contrastive.)
Szókapcsolatok
warm tone |earth tone |skin tone |pastel tone
Témák
art |design |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The artist used soft pastel tones in her painting.
  • Earth tones are popular in home decor.
  • The dress came in several tones of blue.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I like the warm tones of the picture.
  • This shirt has a dark tone.
  • She painted the wall in light tones.
Főnév B1 property
4

firmness of muscles or skin

How firm and strong muscles or skin are.

Szinonimák
firmness (General physical solidity; not limited to muscles.)
Antonimák
flabbiness (Lack of firmness in muscles or skin.)
Szókapcsolatok
muscle tone |good tone |improve tone
Témák
health |fitness |body
Példák
  • Regular exercise improves muscle tone.
  • Her muscle tone declined after months in bed.
  • Yoga can help maintain good muscle tone.
Példák tanulóknak
  • Exercise helps muscle tone.
  • He has good muscle tone.
  • I want to improve my muscle tone.
Ige A2 action
5

make muscles firmer by exercise

To make your body stronger and harder by doing exercise.

Használati minta: to tone [part of body]
Szinonimák
strengthen (General; not limited to physical appearance.)
Antonimák
weaken (Reduce physical strength or firmness.)
Szókapcsolatok
tone up arms |tone your abs
Témák
health |fitness |body
Példák
  • She works out to tone her legs.
  • Pilates can help you tone your core muscles.
  • He toned his arms with regular weight training.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I want to tone my arms.
  • She tones her legs at the gym.
  • We can tone our bodies with exercise.
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tone
IPA
GB/tˈoʊn/
US/tˈoʊn/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
tone (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (tone)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: tone
  • Plural: tone, tones
Verb
  • Base: tone
  • 3rd Person Singular: tones
  • Present Participle: toning
  • Past: toned
Szócsalád
Forms
tones noun toning verb toned verb
Related words
intonation noun B2 tonal adjective
Negative and opposite forms
toneless adjective monotone noun
Advanced or less common
tonality noun tonally adverb
Kifejezések

set the tone

1
/sˈɛt ðə tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase

establish overall mood or style

To create the general feeling or style for something at the start.

Példák
  • The opening scene set the tone for the rest of the film.
  • Her welcoming speech set the tone for the conference.

tone down

1
/tˈoʊn dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

make less intense or extreme

To make something softer, less bright, less strong, or less extreme.

Példák
  • You should tone down your criticism if you want them to listen.
  • They toned down the colors in the room for a calmer look.

tone up

1
/tˈoʊn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb

make muscles stronger by exercise

To make your body firmer and stronger by doing exercises.

Példák
  • She goes to Pilates classes to tone up.
  • Swimming is great to tone up your whole body.

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