Nasal Meaning in English
word
释义
Relating to the nose. Also describes a voice quality where sound resonates through the nose, giving a distinctive twangy tone.
用法与细微差别
Common collocations: nasal spray, nasal congestion, nasal passage, nasal voice, nasal cavity. In phonetics, nasal consonants (m, n, ng) are produced with airflow through the nose. Describing someone's voice as 'nasal' is usually unflattering.
例句
The doctor recommended a nasal spray for my allergies.
basic
Nasal congestion is a common symptom of a cold.
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He spoke in a high, nasal voice.
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Her nasal passages were so blocked she could barely breathe at night.
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I can't stand that character's nasal whine — it goes right through me.
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When I have a cold, my voice gets all nasal and nobody can understand me on the phone.
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