-
1 vocal cords
(folds of membrane in the larynx that produce the sounds used in speech, singing etc when vibrated.) stemmebånd* * *(folds of membrane in the larynx that produce the sounds used in speech, singing etc when vibrated.) stemmebånd -
2 vocal
['vəukəl]1) (of, or concerning, the voice: vocal music.) vokal-2) ((of a person) talkative; keen to make one's opinions heard by other people: He's always very vocal at meetings.) højrøstet•- vocally- vocalist
- vocal cords* * *['vəukəl]1) (of, or concerning, the voice: vocal music.) vokal-2) ((of a person) talkative; keen to make one's opinions heard by other people: He's always very vocal at meetings.) højrøstet•- vocally- vocalist
- vocal cords -
3 cord
[ko:d]1) ((a piece of) thin rope or thick string: The burglars tied up the nightwatchman with thick cord.) snor; line2) (a string-like part of the body: the spinal cord; the vocal cords.) rygsøjle; -bånd3) (a length of electric cable or flex attached to an electrical appliance: the cord of his electric razor.) ledning4) (a kind of velvet fabric with a ribbed appearance; (in plural) trousers made of this: a pair of cords.) fløjl* * *[ko:d]1) ((a piece of) thin rope or thick string: The burglars tied up the nightwatchman with thick cord.) snor; line2) (a string-like part of the body: the spinal cord; the vocal cords.) rygsøjle; -bånd3) (a length of electric cable or flex attached to an electrical appliance: the cord of his electric razor.) ledning4) (a kind of velvet fabric with a ribbed appearance; (in plural) trousers made of this: a pair of cords.) fløjl -
4 voice
[vois] 1. noun1) (the sounds from the mouth made in speaking or singing: He has a very deep voice; He spoke in a quiet/loud/angry/kind voice.) stemme2) (the voice regarded as the means of expressing opinion: The voice of the people should not be ignored; the voice of reason/conscience.) stemme2. verb1) (to express (feelings etc): He voiced the discontent of the whole group.) give udtryk for2) (to produce the sound of (especially a consonant) with a vibration of the vocal cords as well as with the breath: `Th' should be voiced in `this' but not in `think'.) udtale•- voiced- voiceless
- voice mail
- be in good voice
- lose one's voice
- raise one's voice* * *[vois] 1. noun1) (the sounds from the mouth made in speaking or singing: He has a very deep voice; He spoke in a quiet/loud/angry/kind voice.) stemme2) (the voice regarded as the means of expressing opinion: The voice of the people should not be ignored; the voice of reason/conscience.) stemme2. verb1) (to express (feelings etc): He voiced the discontent of the whole group.) give udtryk for2) (to produce the sound of (especially a consonant) with a vibration of the vocal cords as well as with the breath: `Th' should be voiced in `this' but not in `think'.) udtale•- voiced- voiceless
- voice mail
- be in good voice
- lose one's voice
- raise one's voice
См. также в других словарях:
vocal cords — n. either of two pairs of membranous cords or folds in the larynx, consisting of a thicker upper pair (false vocal cords) and a lower pair (true vocal cords): voice is produced when air from the lungs causes the lower cords to vibrate: pitch is… … English World dictionary
Vocal cords — Vocal Vo cal (v[=o] kal), a. [L. vocalis, fr. vox, vocis, voice: cf. F. vocal. See {Voice}, and cf. {Vowel}.] 1. Of or pertaining to the voice or speech; having voice; endowed with utterance; full of voice, or voices. [1913 Webster] To hill or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vocal cords — vocal chords n [plural] thin pieces of muscle in your throat that produce sounds when you speak … Dictionary of contemporary English
vocal cords — vocal ,cords or vocal ,chords noun plural the very thin muscles inside your throat that you use for making sounds … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
vocal cords — (also vocal folds) ► PLURAL NOUN ▪ folds of the lining of the larynx whose edges vibrate in the airstream to produce the voice … English terms dictionary
vocal cords — noun plural also vocal bands : either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane that project into the cavity of the larynx and have free edges extending dorsoventrally toward the middle line: a. : false vocal cords b. or vocal folds … Useful english dictionary
vocal cords — also vocal chords N PLURAL Your vocal cords are the part of your throat that vibrates when you speak. She wanted to scream, but her vocal cords seemed paralysed … English dictionary
vocal cords — Anat. either of the two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the cavity of the larynx. Cf. true vocal cords, false vocal cords. [1850 55] * * * … Universalium
vocal cords — (also vocal folds) plural noun folds of the membranous lining of the larynx which form a slit within the glottis and whose edges vibrate in the airstream to produce the voice. Usage The correct term is vocal cords, not vocal chords … English new terms dictionary
vocal cords — Not to be confused with chords (groups of musical notes), as happens all too often: Understudy Nancy Ringham will play opposite Rex Harrison because Miss Kennedy has problems with her vocal chords (Evening Standard). Vocal cords are so called… … Dictionary of troublesome word
vocal cords — Not chords. Vocal cords are so called because of their shape and structure, not because of their tonal qualities … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors