articulation
gb/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
英语
义项
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名词
B2
property
1
clear pronunciation of speech sounds
the way someone pronounces words clearly
用法模式：
[someone]'s articulation (of [words/sounds])
常见错误：
Don’t confuse articulation (clear pronunciation) with accent (a particular way of speaking).
近义词
enunciation (focuses specifically on pronouncing words distinctly.)
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diction (often includes word choice as well as clarity of speech.)
反义词
mumbling (speaking unclearly so words are hard to understand.)
搭配
clear articulation
|poor articulation
|crisp articulation
|improve your articulation
|work on articulation
|articulation of consonants
|articulation of vowels
|speech articulation
|articulation practice
|articulation exercises
主题
language_learning
|communication
|speech
例句
- Her articulation is so clear that even in a noisy room you can understand every word.
- The coach gave him drills to improve his articulation of final consonants.
- Good articulation helps your message sound confident and professional.
学习者例句
- I need to improve my articulation.
- His articulation is very clear.
名词
C1
property
2
ability to express ideas clearly
the skill of explaining your ideas clearly
用法模式：
[someone]'s articulation (of [ideas/feelings])
常见错误：
This meaning is about expressing ideas, not about joints in the body.
近义词
eloquence (suggests fluent, persuasive speaking.)
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clarity (general clearness; not limited to speaking ability.)
反义词
incoherence (ideas are expressed in a confusing or disorganized way.)
搭配
verbal articulation
|clear articulation of ideas
|the articulation of feelings
|lack of articulation
|skills of articulation
|strong articulation
|political articulation
|public articulation
|written articulation
|effective articulation
主题
communication
|education
|work
例句
- His articulation of the problem helped the team agree on a solution.
- She has the articulation to explain complex topics in simple language.
- Stress can affect your articulation when you’re speaking in public.
学习者例句
- She has good articulation in meetings.
名词
formal
C1
action
3
act of stating something clearly
the act of saying or writing something clearly
用法模式：
the articulation of [a plan/policy/argument/vision]
常见错误：
Often used with 'of' (the articulation of a plan), not as a direct verb object.
近义词
expression (more general; not necessarily careful or formal.)
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formulation (emphasizes shaping ideas into precise words.)
反义词
suppression (keeping something from being expressed.)
搭配
the articulation of a plan
|the articulation of a policy
|the articulation of an argument
|the articulation of goals
|the articulation of a vision
|clear articulation
|public articulation
|explicit articulation
|careful articulation
|the articulation of concerns
主题
business
|politics
|writing
|communication
例句
- The report calls for the articulation of clear safety standards.
- Her articulation of the company’s values was both specific and practical.
- Without a shared articulation of priorities, the project drifted.
学习者例句
- We need a clear articulation of our goals.
名词
technical
C1
entity
4
joint between bones
a place where bones connect in the body
用法模式：
an articulation between [bone] and [bone]
常见错误：
In this meaning, articulation is a body part (a joint), not speech.
近义词
joint (the everyday word for an articulation in the body.)
反义词
fusion (bones joined so the joint no longer moves.)
搭配
a synovial articulation
|joint articulation
|the knee articulation
|the hip articulation
|an articulation between bones
|pain in the articulation
|inflammation of the articulation
|limited articulation
|range of articulation
|articulation surface
主题
health
|anatomy
例句
- The surgeon examined the articulation to check for cartilage damage.
- In arthritis, inflammation can make an articulation painful and stiff.
- The diagram shows the articulation between the femur and the pelvis.
学习者例句
- My doctor checked the joint articulation in my knee.
名词
technical
C1
entity
5
movable connection between parts
a moving connection between two parts of a machine
用法模式：
an articulation (between [part] and [part])
近义词
hinge (a specific type of articulation that swings in one plane.)
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pivot (a specific type of articulation that rotates around an axis.)
反义词
rigidity (lack of movement at the connection.)
搭配
a hinged articulation
|a pivot articulation
|the articulation of the arm
|a robotic articulation
|articulation mechanism
|articulation joint
|smooth articulation
|loose articulation
|lock the articulation
|articulation point
主题
engineering
|tools
|technology
例句
- The lamp’s articulation lets you angle the light without moving the base.
- Engineers tested the articulation to make sure it stayed stable under load.
- A loose articulation in the tripod made the camera wobble.
学习者例句
- This tool has an articulation that can bend.
名词
technical
C1
property
6
how musical notes are played
the way a musician plays notes: smooth or short
用法模式：
articulation in [a passage/piece]
近义词
phrasing (broader; includes shaping musical lines, not just note attacks.)
反义词
slurring (over-connecting notes in a way that reduces clarity of attack.)
搭配
clean articulation
|crisp articulation
|legato articulation
|staccato articulation
|consistent articulation
|articulation in the right hand
|match the articulation
|change the articulation
|articulation markings
|articulation and phrasing
主题
music
|performance
例句
- The pianist’s articulation made the fast passage sound light and precise.
- Try a shorter articulation on the repeated notes to create contrast.
- The score indicates different articulation for the theme and the accompaniment.
学习者例句
- Play the notes with clear articulation.
名词
technical
C2
action
7
production of speech sounds
how the mouth makes a speech sound
用法模式：
the articulation of [a sound/phoneme]
近义词
speech production (broader term; includes planning and voicing, not only articulation.)
反义词
silence (absence of speech sound production.)
搭配
place of articulation
|manner of articulation
|articulation of /t/
|articulation of /r/
|speech organs in articulation
|articulation patterns
|articulation errors
|articulation training
|articulation in phonetics
|articulation of consonants
主题
linguistics
|language_learning
|education
例句
- In phonetics, the articulation of /p/ involves closing and releasing the lips.
- Learners often need explicit practice in the articulation of unfamiliar sounds.
- The lesson focused on place and manner of articulation for English consonants.
学习者例句
- We practiced the articulation of the /th/ sound.
名词
formal
C1
relation
8
coordinated transfer between schools
an arrangement that helps students transfer credits
用法模式：
articulation between [institution] and [institution]
近义词
credit transfer (more general; does not always imply formal alignment.)
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alignment (emphasizes matching requirements, not necessarily transfers.)
反义词
nontransferability (credits not accepted or recognized by another institution.)
搭配
course articulation
|program articulation
|credit articulation
|articulation between colleges
|statewide articulation
|articulation policies
|articulation pathway
|articulation process
|improve articulation
|articulation office
主题
education
|administration
例句
- The university strengthened articulation with local community colleges to make transfers easier.
- Good articulation reduces the number of classes students need to repeat after transferring.
- The advisor explained how articulation works for the nursing program.
学习者例句
- This school has articulation with the university.
语法
词典原形
articulation
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
ar - tic - u - la - tion （5 个音节）
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: articulation
- Plural: articulation, articulations
词族
Forms
articulations
noun
Core family
articulate
verb B2
articulately
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inarticulate
adjective
inarticulately
adverb
Advanced or less common
articulacy
noun
articulator
noun
articulatory
adjective
相关表达
articulation agreement
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal credit-transfer agreement
a written plan for transferring school credits
例句
- The community college has an articulation agreement with several state universities.
- Before enrolling, she checked whether an articulation agreement covered her major.
- The new articulation agreement guarantees junior standing for eligible transfer students.
articulation disorder
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
difficulty pronouncing speech sounds
a problem saying some sounds clearly
例句
- The speech therapist diagnosed an articulation disorder affecting several consonants.
- Early support can help children with an articulation disorder be understood more easily.
- He received therapy for an articulation disorder after recurring ear infections.
articulation marks
1/ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən mˈɑɹks/
fixed phrase
technical
symbols showing how to play notes
music symbols for playing notes short, strong, or smooth
例句
- Pay attention to the articulation marks to match the style of the piece.
- The teacher asked the class to circle all articulation marks in the first page.
- Different articulation marks can completely change the character of a melody.
manner of articulation
1/mˈænɚ əv ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
how airflow is shaped
the way the mouth makes a sound
例句
- A key difference between /t/ and /s/ is their manner of articulation.
- Nasals share a manner of articulation that lets air flow through the nose.
- The chart groups consonants by place and manner of articulation.
place of articulation
1/plˈeɪs əv ˌɑɹtɪkjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
where a speech sound is made
the part of the mouth that makes a sound
例句
- English /f/ and /v/ share a place of articulation at the teeth and lip.
- The teacher explained the place of articulation for /k/ at the back of the mouth.
- Two sounds can differ in voicing even if their place of articulation is the same.