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toned

UK /təʊnd/US /toʊnd/

词源

源自中古英语 'tonen'(调节声音),最终来自拉丁语 'tonus'(音调、张力),希腊语 'tonos'(拉紧、音调)。

adjective

❶ 形容肌肉结实、线条分明,通常指通过锻炼使身体显得健康有力。

“She has a toned body from years of yoga practice.”

(她因多年练习瑜伽而拥有结实的身材。)

“His arms are well-toned from lifting weights.”

(他的手臂因举重而肌肉线条分明。)

❶ 形容声音或色彩有特定的调子或质感,显得和谐或悦耳。

“Her voice was soft and toned, perfect for storytelling.”

(她的声音柔和而有质感,非常适合讲故事。)

“The painting uses toned shades of blue to create a calm atmosphere.”

(这幅画使用了柔和的蓝色调来营造宁静的氛围。)

同义词:fit, muscular, shapely, harmonious, modulated

常见短语

toned down — 指使某事物变得不那么强烈或极端,通常用于形容情绪、颜色或行为的缓和。

“He toned down his criticism after realizing his mistake.”

(意识到错误后,他缓和了自己的批评言辞。)

toned up — 指通过锻炼使肌肉变得紧实或身体状态改善。

“She toned up her legs by running every morning.”

(她通过每天早上跑步使腿部肌肉变得紧实。)