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modulate

UK //ˈmɒdʒ.ə.leɪt//US //ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'modulatus',意为‘测量、调节’,来自 'modulus'(小测量)。

verb

❶ 调节或调整某物的强度、频率或特性,通常指声音、信号或情绪的变化。

“She modulated her voice to sound more confident during the presentation.”

(她在演讲中调整了自己的声音,使其听起来更自信。)

“The radio station modulates the signal to ensure clear transmission.”

(广播电台调节信号以确保清晰的传输。)

❶ 在音乐中,指从一个调式或调性转换到另一个调式或调性。

“The composer modulated from a major to a minor key in the middle of the piece.”

(作曲家在作品的中段从大调转到了小调。)

“He skillfully modulated the melody to create a dramatic effect.”

(他巧妙地调整了旋律以制造戏剧性效果。)

同义词:adjust, regulate, vary, temper, tune

常见短语

modulate one's tone — 调整说话的语气,通常是为了表达不同的情感或态度。

“He modulated his tone to sound more friendly.”

(他调整了语气,使其听起来更友好。)

frequency modulation — 频率调制,一种通过改变载波频率来传输信号的通信技术。

“FM radio uses frequency modulation to broadcast music and news.”

(调频广播使用频率调制来播放音乐和新闻。)