Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Collocations in Use Advanced - Unit 47 (Sound) | Quizlet

a trace of

a very slight amount of

ex: Any burgeoning urban development must proceed without ... ecological negligence to ensure sustainability.

booming voice

a loud, deep, and resonant voice that conveys authority, power, and presence (giọng nói vang dội)

ex: Effective leadership within multifaceted organizations often necessitates a ... to command unwavering attention during crises.

gruff voice

low, unfriendly and harsh voice (giọng nói cộc lốc)

ex: Authentic interpersonal rapport is seldom established through a .... , which inherently lacks the warmth of empathetic communication.

mutter under your breath

to mumble very quietly so that people cannot hear the exact words (lẩm bẩm trong miệng)

stony silence

cold and unfriendly silence, typically expressing deep disapproval or hostility (sự im lặng đáng sợ)

lose your voice

to be unable to speak (mất giọng)

utter a word

to say something

husky voice

a voice that sounds slightly hoarse, low-pitched, and breathy, often perceived as attractive or authoritative (giọng khàn/trầm khàn)

slur your words

speak unclearly, running the sounds together

ex: Inadequate linguistic proficiency may lead non-native speakers to ..., particularly under the duress of rapid-fire debate.

muffled voices

quiet and unclear voices (giọng nói bị nghẹt)

raise your voice

to speak more loudly, usually because you are angry

a clap of thunder

tiếng sấm

deathly hush

extreme silence, in a way that is unpleasant (sự im lặng chết chóc, yên ắng đến rợn người)

silence descends on

silence happens quickly in every part of a place (sự im lặng bao trùm)

incessant noise

constant noise

silence reigns

silence dominates (sự im lặng ngự trị)

ex: In remote, unadulterated wilderness, a profound ..., offering a stark contrast to the cacophonous nature of urban metropolises.

dull thud

the low sound made by a heavy object hitting something else

let out a cry

to suddenly make a loud cry