accent [ˈæksent]
n. 口音;强调;v. 强调,突出;重读;
一、单词释义:
"accent",指说话时特有的语调或发音特征,通常与特定的地区或国家相关。它也可以指在语言中对某个音节的强调。
常见短语:
regional accent 地区口音
foreign accent 外国口音
put the accent on 强调
常见同根同源词:
accentuate [əkˈsentʃueɪt] v. 强调;重读
accentuation [əkˌsentʃuˈeɪʃən] n. 强调;重音
二、单词示例:
She has a charming French accent when she speaks English.
她说英语时带有迷人的法国口音。
In his speech, he put the accent on the importance of education.
在他的演讲中,他强调了教育的重要性。
三、情景记忆:
"At the international student gathering, Xiao Ming introduced himself in English with a thick Chinese accent: 'Hello, my name is Xiao Ming.' The room erupted in laughter, and he laughed along, embarrassed. Later, he joked, 'Looks like my accent is the best icebreaker!' From then on, Xiao Ming's accent became a popular topic of conversation."
"在国际学生聚会上,小明用英语介绍自己。他带着浓重的中国口音说:‘Hello, my name is Xiao Ming.’ 全场爆发出笑声,他也不好意思地笑了。后来,他开玩笑地说:‘看来我的口音就是最好的开场白!’ 从此,小明的口音成了大家津津乐道的话题。"