调子 meaning in English
1.(音乐上高、低、长、短配合和谐、听起来好听的一组音; 曲调) tune; melody 短语和例子
2.(说话时带的某种情绪) tone (of speech); note 短语和例子
Examples
- On the whole their tone was precise .
整个说来，他们的调子是明确的。 - There was a note of pessimism in what he said .
他的讲话带着悲观的调子。 - We've heard that story a good many times .
这个调子我们不知道听过多少回了。 - At once the orchestra struck into a lively air .
乐队突然奏起一支轻快的调子。 - On this high note the puppet show commences .
木偶戏就在这阵高昂的调子里开场了。