Word · Frequency #14512
enunciate
清晰地发音；吐字清楚
to say or pronounce words clearly and distinctly
- 1.
To make a definite or systematic statement of.
明确阐述；系统陈述。
- 2.
To announce, proclaim.
宣布；宣告。
- 3.
To articulate, pronounce.
清晰地发音；吐字。
- 4.
To make sounds clearly.
清晰地发出声音。
明确阐述；宣布；声明；明确阐述；系统陈述。；宣布；宣告。；清晰地发音；吐字。；清晰地发出声音。
In use
The teacher enunciates every word carefully so that all students can understand.
She has enunciated her opinion on the matter several times.
He is enunciating the terms of the contract clearly.
enunciate sth
用于强调发音清晰，常带副词修饰。
She enunciated each word carefully.
她仔细清晰地发音每个单词。
enunciate sth
用于表达观点或理论。
He enunciated his views on the matter.
他明确地陈述了自己对此事的看法。
enunciate that clause
后接宾语从句，用在正式论述中。
The report enunciates that the policy has failed.
Connections
Collocations
- enunciate clearly
- 清晰地发音
- The teacher asked the students to enunciate clearly so everyone could understand.老师要求学生们清晰地发音，以便每个人都能听懂。
- enunciate a word
- 清晰地读出单词
- Please enunciate each word slowly during the presentation.做报告时请慢慢清晰地读出每个单词。
- enunciate a principle
- 阐明原则
- The professor enunciated the core principle of the theory in simple terms.教授用简单的语言阐明了这一理论的核心原则。
- enunciate one's views
- 明确表达观点
- She enunciated her views on the new policy at the meeting.她在会上明确表达了自己对新政策的看法。
Synonyms
- articulate
- 清晰地发音 · 较正式，强调清晰发出音节，可与enunciate在发音义上互换。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想：e（一）个修女（nun）在清晰发音（ci-ate→state），即'明确叙述'。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：public speaking、academic writing、pronunciation instruction enunciate 通常用于正式场合，强调清晰发音或明确表达。在公开演讲、学术写作等语境中比较常见。
Grammar Note
作为'明确叙述'时是及物动词，作为'发音'时是不及物动词。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Note: 'pronunciate' and 'renunciate' share a similar ending sound with 'enunciate', but their meanings differ.
Learn the forms together
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