voice
/vɔɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /vɔɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvȯis/ (ame, mw)
voice — 名詞
- voicesingular
- voicesplural
1. the sounds that a person makes when they speak or sing, created by air from the
聲音
說話或唱歌發出的聲響
the sounds that a person makes when they speak or sing, created by air from the lungs passing through the throat and out through the mouth.
Sari has a very soft voice, so people often ask her to speak up.
Sari 的聲音很輕柔，所以大家經常請她大聲一點。
collocation: soft voice / loud voice
Wei heard a familiar voice calling his name from across the street.
Wei 聽到一個熟悉的聲音在街對面喊他的名字。
The teacher told Jude to read the poem aloud in a clear voice.
老師請 Jude 用清晰的聲音朗讀那首詩。
Voices from the crowd grew louder as the concert was about to start.
演唱會快開始時，人群中的聲音愈來愈大。
Meera's voice trembled with excitement when she announced the winner.
Meera 宣布得獎者時，聲音因興奮而顫抖。
- silence
the absence of any sound or speech
文法句型
a/an + voice
someone's voice
voice + verb
用法筆記
When describing a person's voice, common adjectives include soft, loud, deep, high, clear, hoarse, and trembling. The verb 'to lose your voice' means to become unable to speak, usually because of illness.
常見錯誤
2. the quality, range, or strength of a singer's performance, including the ability
歌聲
唱歌的能力或嗓音品質
the quality, range, or strength of a singer's performance, including the ability to control pitch and expression while making music with the voice.
Noa has trained her voice for years and now sings opera professionally.
Noa 多年來持續訓練自己的歌聲，現在是專業歌劇演唱者。
train one's voice
The choir director said Cyrus has a voice that can fill a concert hall.
合唱團指揮說 Cyrus 的歌聲可以響徹整個音樂廳。
collocation: a voice that fills a hall
Femi's voice cracked during the high note at the end of the song.
Femi 唱到歌曲最後一個高音時，歌聲破了。
Élise takes singing lessons every week to improve her voice.
Élise 每週上歌唱課，努力提升自己的歌聲。
A good singing voice is not enough — a performer also needs stage presence.
光有好歌聲是不夠的——表演者還需要舞台魅力。
- vocal range
more technical; refers to the span from lowest to highest note a singer can produce
- timbre
technical term for the unique quality or colour of a voice or instrument
文法句型
a beautiful/good/strong voice
someone's voice
用法筆記
This sense is specific to musical singing. Use 'vocal cords' for the physical organs, 'voice' for the sound quality. 'To find your voice' in singing means discovering your natural singing style.
常見錯誤
3. the chance and right to state what you think, with the expectation that others w
發言權
表達意見的權利與機會
the chance and right to state what you think, with the expectation that others will take it seriously when they decide something.
The student council gives every member a voice in school policy decisions.
學生會讓每位成員在校務決策中擁有發言權。
collocation: have a voice in [decisions]
Workers at the factory demanded a voice in how the company was managed.
工廠工人要求在公司的管理方式上擁有發言權。
demand a voice in
Social media has given ordinary citizens a stronger voice in public debates.
社群媒體讓一般公民在公共辯論中獲得更強的發言權。
Charlotte felt that her voice was never heard during the team meetings.
Charlotte 覺得在團隊會議上自己的意見從未被聽見。
The new law aims to give a voice to people with disabilities in local planning.
這項新法旨在讓身心障礙者在地方規劃中擁有發言權。
- say
informal; 'have a say' is common and similar but slightly less formal than 'have a voice'
- input
focuses on contributing ideas rather than having decision-making influence
- representation
more formal; implies being spoken for by a chosen delegate
文法句型
a/the voice in something
have a voice
give someone a voice
用法筆記
Often used in political or organisational contexts. 'Have a voice' implies more than just speaking — it means being listened to and having influence. Common with 'in' (a voice in decisions).
常見錯誤
4. a person, organization, piece of writing, or set of opinions that expresses the
代言；觀點
代表某群體的意見或人物
a person, organization, piece of writing, or set of opinions that expresses the views, feelings, or interests of a particular group of people or a particular quality in society.
Harper has become the leading voice for climate policy reform in the Senate.
Harper 已成為參議院中氣候政策改革的主要代言人。
collocation: a leading voice for
This newspaper claims to be the voice of the working class in the city.
這家報紙自稱是本市勞工階級的代言人。
the voice of [group]
Vinícius wrote a book that gives a voice to young immigrants in his community.
Vinícius 寫了一本書，為社區中的年輕移民發聲。
Several prominent voices in the tech industry criticised the proposed law.
科技業的幾位重要人物都批評了該項擬議的法律。
The charity aims to be a strong voice for children living in poverty.
該慈善機構的目標是為貧困兒童發出有力的聲音。
- spokesperson
more official; implies a formal role of speaking on behalf of an organisation
- representative
broader; can mean someone elected or chosen to act for others
- advocate
stronger connotation of actively supporting a cause
- opponent
someone who argues against a view or group
文法句型
the voice of [group/quality]
a voice for [group]
be the voice of
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (RIGHT TO SPEAK): sense 3 is about the opportunity or right to express opinions, while this sense is about the person or entity that actually expresses them, or the opinion itself considered as a representative force. Often used with 'for' or 'of': 'a voice for the poor', 'the voice of reason'.
常見錯誤
5. a grammar term describing how a verb connects to its subject — specifically, whe
語態
主動式與被動式的語法區別
a grammar term describing how a verb connects to its subject — specifically, whether the subject does the action (active voice, as in 'The cat chased the mouse') or receives the action (passive voice, as in 'The mouse was chased by the cat').
In English the passive voice is formed with the verb 'be' and a past participle.
在英文中，被動語態是由「be 動詞」加上「過去分詞」構成。
passive voice formation: be + past participle
Brandon's teacher told him to rewrite the essay in the active voice where possible.
Brandon 的老師要他盡量用主動語態重寫那篇作文。
collocation: active voice
Changing a sentence from active to passive voice shifts the focus to the object.
把句子從主動語態改為被動語態，會將焦點轉移到受詞上。
The verb 'wrote' is in the active voice, while 'was written' is in the passive.
動詞「wrote」是主動語態，而「was written」是被動語態。
Most academic papers use the passive voice less often than they did fifty years ago.
現在的學術論文使用被動語態的頻率，比五十年前低了很多。
文法句型
active voice
passive voice
in the active/passive voice
用法筆記
In grammar, 'voice' is a technical term. It applies only to verbs and their subjects. The active voice ('The dog chased the cat') focuses on the doer. The passive voice ('The cat was chased by the dog') focuses on the receiver of the action. Some writing guides recommend using active voice more often because it makes sentences clearer and more direct.
常見錯誤
voice — 動詞
- voicepresent simple I / you / we / they
- voices3rd person singular
- voicing-ing form
- voicedpast simple
1. to put a feeling, doubt, objection, or strong opinion into words, especially whe
表達
說出想法或疑慮
to put a feeling, doubt, objection, or strong opinion into words, especially when you want it to be heard and taken seriously.
Several parents voiced their concerns about the new school lunch menu.
幾位家長對新的學校午餐菜單表達了他們的擔憂。
collocation: voice concerns about [topic]
Anya voiced her support for the proposal during the team meeting.
Anya 在團隊會議上表達了她對該提案的支持。
collocation: voice support for [proposal]
The employees voiced their complaints about the unsafe working conditions.
員工們針對不安全的工作環境表達了不滿。
Chidi voiced doubts about whether the project could be finished on schedule.
Chidi 對該專案能否如期完成表達了疑慮。
The report gave employees a safe way to voice their opinions without fear.
該報告提供了一個安全的管道，讓員工無所畏懼地表達意見。
- express
broader; can be done through words, art, or behaviour
- state
more neutral and factual; less emotional than 'voice'
- articulate
suggests expressing something clearly and carefully
- utter
more formal and literary; can mean just making a sound
文法句型
voice + noun (opinion, concern, doubt, complaint)
voice + that-clause
用法筆記
More formal than 'say' or 'tell'. Common in professional, political, and journalistic contexts. The object is typically an abstract noun: concern, opinion, doubt, complaint, support, objection, or criticism. Frequently used with 'about' or 'that-clause'.
常見錯誤
2. to provide the speaking role for an animated or off-screen figure — for instance
配音
為動畫角色或旁白獻聲
to provide the speaking role for an animated or off-screen figure — for instance, performing the lines written for a cartoon character in a movie or video game, or narrating a factual programme.
A famous Hollywood actress voiced the main character in the animated film.
一位好萊塢知名女演員為那部動畫片的主角配音。
voice + a character in [medium]
Emily voiced the wise old dragon in the children's video game.
Emily 為那款兒童電玩中的智慧老龍配音。
voice + a character in a video game
Sven was asked to voice the narrator for the nature documentary.
Sven 受邀為那部自然紀錄片擔任旁白配音。
The actor who voiced the cartoon rabbit also sings on the soundtrack.
為卡通兔子配音的那位演員，也在原聲帶中獻唱。
Caio voiced several minor characters in the popular fantasy series.
Caio 在那部熱門奇幻影集中為好幾個小角色配音。
- narrate
more specific; refers to telling a story or describing events, not performing a character's lines
- lend your voice to
idiomatic; emphasises the contribution of one's vocal talent to a project
文法句型
voice + a character
voice + a role
voice + a film/programme
用法筆記
Common in the entertainment industry. The person doing the voicing is called a 'voice actor'. This sense does NOT mean simply speaking lines on screen — it specifically refers to off-screen or animated-character performance.
常見錯誤
3. to produce a speech sound with the vocal cords vibrating, creating what is calle
發濁音
使聲帶振動發出語音
to produce a speech sound with the vocal cords vibrating, creating what is called a voiced sound in contrast to an unvoiced or voiceless sound.
The difference between 'f' and 'v' is that the 'v' sound is voiced.
「f」和「v」的差別在於「v」這個音是發濁音的。
is voiced = passive construction
In English the 'z' sound is voiced while the 's' sound is not.
英文的「z」是發濁音，而「s」則不是。
Phonetics students learn which consonants are voiced and which are voiceless.
學語音學的學生要學習哪些子音是發濁音的，哪些是清音的。
Ife placed her hand on her throat to feel whether the sound was voiced.
Ife 把手放在喉嚨上，感受那個音是否發濁音。
The 'b' and 'p' sounds share the same mouth position, but 'b' is voiced.
「b」和「p」的發音位置相同，但「b」是發濁音的。
- vocalise
broader; can mean making any kind of vocal sound, not just a specific speech sound
- unvoiced
also called voiceless; a speech sound produced without vibrating the vocal cords
文法句型
a sound is voiced
voice a consonant
用法筆記
This is a technical phonetics term rarely used in everyday conversation. Learners at C1 level may encounter it when studying pronunciation or phonology. The opposite is 'unvoiced' or 'voiceless'. Common pairs: b/p, d/t, g/k, z/s, v/f, zh/sh.