tone
gb/tˈoʊn/ us/tˈoʊn/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1900
hangnem, hang, árnyalat, izomtónus, feszesít
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the tone of [speech/writing]
Her tone was calm and reassuring.
A hangneme nyugodt és megnyugtató volt.
The email's tone seemed a bit rude.
Az e-mail hangneme kissé udvariatlannak tűnt.
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
She spoke in a happy tone.
Vidám hangon beszélt.
His tone was very serious.
Nagyon komoly volt a hangneme.
The teacher used a soft tone.
I did not like her angry tone.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tone' with 'voice'; 'voice' is the actual sound, while 'tone' is the quality or feeling in it.
பொருள்
manner of speaking or writing
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
serious tone
|friendly tone
|angry tone
|formal tone
|tone of voice
இணைச்சொற்கள்
manner (More general; not limited to speech or writing.)
|
attitude (Focuses more on feelings or viewpoint than sound or style.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
content (Refers to what is said rather than how it is said.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
The way someone sounds when they speak or write, showing how they feel or what they think.
The general character, quality, or attitude conveyed in speech, writing, or communication.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
2
hang
A1
The flute produced a clear, sweet tone.
A fuvola tiszta, lágy hangot adott.
She sang the note with perfect tone.
A hangot tökéletesen tisztán énekelte ki.
This guitar has a warm tone.
The bell's tone echoed through the hall.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The piano made a soft tone.
A zongora lágy hangot adott.
I like the high tone of her voice.
Tetszik a magas hangja.
The horn has a loud tone.
பொருள்
musical or vocal pitch
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
pure tone
|high tone
|low tone
|musical tone
இணைச்சொற்கள்
note (Common in music; refers to a specific pitch.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
noise (Sound without a clear pitch.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
music
|sound
|arts_entertainment
|communication
வரையறை
A sound in music or voice that has a certain highness or lowness.
A sound, especially in music or speech, that has a particular pitch and quality.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
3
árnyalat
B1
The artist used soft pastel tones in her painting.
A művész lágy pasztellárnyalatokat használt a festményén.
Earth tones are popular in home decor.
A földszínek népszerűek a lakberendezésben.
The dress came in several tones of blue.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I like the warm tones of the picture.
Tetszenek a kép meleg árnyalatai.
This shirt has a dark tone.
Ez az ing sötét árnyalatú.
She painted the wall in light tones.
பொருள்
shade or quality of color
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
warm tone
|earth tone
|skin tone
|pastel tone
இணைச்சொற்கள்
shade (Very close meaning; often interchangeable in color context.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
tint (Refers to a lighter version of a color; not opposite but contrastive.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
How light, dark, or strong a color is.
A particular shade, brightness, or intensity of a color.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
4
izomtónus
B2
Regular exercise improves muscle tone.
A rendszeres testmozgás javítja az izomtónust.
Her muscle tone declined after months in bed.
Hónapokig tartó ágyban fekvés után romlott az izomtónusa.
Yoga can help maintain good muscle tone.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
Exercise helps muscle tone.
A testmozgás jót tesz az izomtónusnak.
He has good muscle tone.
Jó az izomtónusa.
I want to improve my muscle tone.
பொருள்
firmness of muscles or skin
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
muscle tone
|good tone
|improve tone
இணைச்சொற்கள்
firmness (General physical solidity; not limited to muscles.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
flabbiness (Lack of firmness in muscles or skin.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
health
|fitness
|body
வரையறை
How firm and strong muscles or skin are.
The level of firmness and elasticity in muscles or skin.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
5
feszesít
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to tone [part of body]
She works out to tone her legs.
Azért edz, hogy feszesítse a lábait.
Pilates can help you tone your core muscles.
A pilates segíthet feszesíteni a törzsizmokat.
He toned his arms with regular weight training.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I want to tone my arms.
Szeretném feszesíteni a karjaimat.
She tones her legs at the gym.
Az edzőteremben feszesíti a lábait.
We can tone our bodies with exercise.
பொருள்
make muscles firmer by exercise
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
tone up arms
|tone your abs
இணைச்சொற்கள்
strengthen (General; not limited to physical appearance.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
weaken (Reduce physical strength or firmness.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
health
|fitness
|body
வரையறை
To make your body stronger and harder by doing exercise.
To make a part of the body firmer and stronger through exercise or training.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
tone
IPA
GB/tˈoʊn/
US/tˈoʊn/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
tone (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (tone)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: tone
- Plural: tone, tones
Verb
- Base: tone
- 3rd Person Singular: tones
- Present Participle: toning
- Past: toned
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She goes to Pilates classes to tone up.
- Swimming is great to tone up your whole body.