labial
labial — 形容詞
- labialpositive
- more labialcomparative
- most labialsuperlative
1. describing speech sounds that are created when a speaker presses the upper and l
唇音的
指雙唇合攏所發出的子音
describing speech sounds that are created when a speaker presses the upper and lower lips together, for instance the starting sounds of words like 'pan', 'bat', and 'milk'
The /p/ in 'pin' is a labial consonant formed by closing both lips.
「pin」當中的 /p/ 就是一個雙唇閉合形成的唇子音。
labial + consonant (collocation for phonetics sense)
In her linguistics class, Hoa learned that /b/ and /m/ are also labial sounds.
Hoa 在語言學課上學到 /b/ 和 /m/ 也是唇音。
Children master labial sounds before they learn to make sounds at the back of the mouth.
孩子在學會口腔後方的發音之前，通常先會掌握唇音。
subject: children; contrastive pattern
When Paul said 'bee', the labial contact between his lips was clearly visible.
Paul 說「bee」時，他雙唇之間的唇部接觸清楚可見。
- labial consonant
- labial sound
- labial stop
- labial contact
- bilabial
more specific term for sounds made with both lips; 'labial' can also sometimes include lip-and-teeth sounds in older systems, whereas 'bilabial' never does
文法句型
labial + noun (consonant, sound, stop)
用法筆記
In phonetics, 'labial' normally implies 'bilabial' (both lips together). A sound made with the lower lip and upper teeth, such as /f/ or /v/, is called 'labiodental', not 'labial'.
常見錯誤
2. relating to the soft outer edges of the mouth, one above and one below the mouth
嘴唇的
與口部外緣軟組織有關的
relating to the soft outer edges of the mouth, one above and one below the mouth opening
The dentist checked the labial surface of Min's front teeth during the visit.
牙醫在檢查時觀察了 Min 門牙的唇側表面。
labial surface — dental collocation
Heloísa noticed a labial sore after a long afternoon in the cold wind.
Heloísa 在冷風中待了一整個下午後，注意到唇部出現了一個潰瘍。
Labial movements are important for forming a clear smile and for pronouncing certain sounds.
唇部運動對於做出清楚的笑容以及發出某些音來說都很重要。
Beatrix applied the cream to her dry labial skin every night before going to sleep.
Beatrix 每晚睡前都會在乾燥的唇部肌膚上塗抹乳霜。
collocation: labial skin
- labial tissue
- labial surface
- labial area
- labial movement
- labial skin
- lip
the common everyday noun; also used as a plain modifier (e.g., 'lip tissue') where 'labial' would sound too technical
文法句型
labial + noun (tissue, surface, area, region)
用法筆記
In everyday English, the simple noun 'lip' is preferred over 'labial' for non-specialist contexts — for example, 'lip balm', not 'labial balm'. The adjective 'labial' is most common in medical, dental, and scientific writing.
常見錯誤
3. connected to the two pairs of skin folds on either side of the opening of a woma
陰唇的
與女性外生殖器兩側皮膚皺褶相關的
connected to the two pairs of skin folds on either side of the opening of a woman's genitals
The doctor explained that mild labial swelling during pregnancy is quite common.
醫生解釋說懷孕期間輕微的陰唇腫脹相當常見。
collocation: labial swelling; medical register
Nia reported labial discomfort to her nurse and was given a gentle cleansing routine.
Nia 向護士反映陰唇有不適感，護士便建議了一套溫和的清潔方式。
Irritation of the labial area can sometimes be caused by scented soaps or harsh detergents.
陰唇區域的刺激有時可能是由有香味的肥皂或刺激性清潔劑引起的。
collocation: labial area
Labial hygiene is an important topic covered in the health education class at school.
陰唇衛生是學校健康教育部門涵蓋的重要主題。
- labial area
- labial swelling
- labial discomfort
- labial irritation
- labial hygiene
文法句型
labial + noun (area, tissue, swelling, irritation)
用法筆記
The singular form 'labium' refers to one of the folds. The terms 'labia majora' (outer folds) and 'labia minora' (inner folds) are often used in medical descriptions. This sense is unrelated to the lips of the mouth.
常見錯誤
labial — 名詞
- labialsingular
- labialsplural
1. a speech sound produced by closing or nearly closing the upper and lower lips to
唇音
需雙唇閉合來發出的子音
a speech sound produced by closing or nearly closing the upper and lower lips together, such as the first sounds in the words 'pan', 'ball', or 'mess'
During the phonetics workshop, Maya raised her hand and said that /p/, /b/, and /m/ are all labials.
在語音學工作坊上，Maya 舉手說 /p/、/b/ 和 /m/ 都是唇音。
countable noun: are all labials
Asher found it easy to tell labials and velars apart once he understood tongue placement.
Asher 一旦了解舌頭的位置，就發現分辨唇音和軟顎音並不難。
The speech therapist asked Ravindra to practise labials while watching his lip movements in a mirror.
語言治療師請 Ravindra 練習唇音，同時從鏡子裡觀察自己嘴唇的動作。
Lina was three when she mastered labials like /p/ and /b/, though /k/ still sounded like 't'.
Lina 三歲時就能發出 /p/ 和 /b/ 這類唇音，但 /k/ 還是發成 't' 的音。
contrastive pattern: labials vs. back-of-mouth sounds
- produce a labial
- distinguish labials
- voiced labial
- voiceless labial
- nasal labial
- bilabial
preferred by many linguists as the exact term for two-lip sounds; 'labial' can occasionally include one-lip sounds, though that usage is becoming rare
文法句型
labial as a count noun: 'a labial', 'labials'
用法筆記
The noun 'labial' is interchangeable with 'bilabial' in most modern phonetics textbooks, though 'bilabial' is more precise. Example consonants include /p/, /b/, /m/, and the /w/ sound in 'wet'.
常見錯誤
同根字
- labium名詞C2
- labialize動詞C2
- labially副詞C2
- bilabial形容詞C1
- labiodental形容詞C2