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modulated

UK //ˈmɒdʒəleɪtɪd//US //ˈmɑːdʒəleɪtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'modulatus',意为‘调整’或‘调节’,后通过法语 'moduler' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指声音或信号经过调整,使其音调、音量或频率发生变化,通常听起来更悦耳或更适合特定场合。

“Her voice was softly modulated, perfect for storytelling.”

(她的声音轻柔而有起伏,非常适合讲故事。)

“The radio station broadcast a modulated signal for better reception.”

(电台广播了一个经过调制的信号以获得更好的接收效果。)

❶ 指情绪或行为经过控制,表现得适度或克制,避免极端。

“She gave a modulated response to the criticism.”

(她对批评做出了克制的回应。)

“His modulated anger surprised everyone in the room.”

(他克制的愤怒让房间里的每个人都感到意外。)

同义词:adjusted, controlled, regulated, tempered, balanced

常见短语

modulated tone — 指经过调整的语调,通常用于表达克制或专业的态度。

“The teacher used a modulated tone to calm the students.”

(老师用经过调整的语调让学生们平静下来。)

modulated signal — 指经过调制的信号,通常用于电子通信中以优化传输效果。

“The modulated signal ensured clear audio during the broadcast.”

(经过调制的信号确保了广播期间的清晰音频。)