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pronounce

UK //prəˈnaʊns//US //prəˈnaʊns//

词源

来自古法语 'pronuncier',源自拉丁语 'pronuntiare',由 'pro-'(向前)和 'nuntiare'(宣布)组成。

verb

❶ 发出或说出某个词或声音,通常指以正确或特定的方式清晰地发出语音。

“Can you pronounce this word correctly?”

(你能正确地读出这个词吗?)

“She pronounced his name with a strong accent.”

(她用浓重的口音念出了他的名字。)

❶ 正式或权威性地宣布某事,通常用于法律或官方场合。

“The judge pronounced the verdict after a long trial.”

(经过长时间的审判后,法官宣布了判决。)

“The doctor pronounced him dead at the scene.”

(医生在现场宣布了他的死亡。)

同义词:articulate, declare, announce, enunciate, proclaim

常见短语

pronounce on — 对某事发表正式或权威性的意见或判断,通常用于专家或权威人士的声明。

“The panel was asked to pronounce on the validity of the research findings.”

(专家小组被要求对这些研究结果的有效性发表意见。)