Word · Frequency #37025
undulate
/ˈʌndjəlɪt/
adjective
波状的；起伏的；蜿蜒的
Wavy in appearance or form; sinuous and winding.
- 1.
Wavy in appearance or form.
外观或形状呈波浪形的；起伏的。
- 2.
Changing the pitch and volume of one's voice.
改变说话的音高和音量
- 3.
sinuous, winding up and down.
蜿蜒起伏的
（声音）抑扬顿挫的；起伏的；外观或形状呈波浪形的；起伏的。；改变说话的音高和音量；蜿蜒起伏的；波动的
In use
The undulate pattern on the fabric makes it look like moving water.
We followed an undulate path through the hills.
The undulate edges of the leaves help the plant shed water.
undulating + noun
undulating 作定语，修饰具有波浪形态的名词。
The undulating hills were visible in the distance.
起伏的山丘在远处可见。
be + undulating
undulating 作表语，描述主语的状态。
The landscape was undulating and serene.
景观起伏且宁静。
Common mistakes
The undulate of the wheat field was mesmerizing.The undulation of the wheat field was mesmerizing.
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- undulates
- plural, third person singular
- undulated
- past, past participle
- undulating
- present participle
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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