late 14c., "spoken, oral," from Old French vocal (13c.), from Latin vocalis "sounding, sonorous, speaking," as a noun, "a vowel," from vox (genitive vocis) "voice" (see voice (n.)). In reference to music (as opposed to instrumental), first recorded 1580s; meaning "outspoken" first attested 1871. Vocal cords is from 1872; see cord.
双语例句
1. She loved singing as a child and started vocal training at 12.
她从小就喜欢唱歌，12岁开始了声乐训练。
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2. A public inquiry earlier this year produced vocal opposition from residents.
今年早些时候进行的一次公众调查显示居民对此强烈抗议。
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3. She wanted to scream, but her vocal cords seemed paralysed.
她想尖叫，但她的声带好像不听使唤了。
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4. Hers is the kind of voice that excels at vocal gymnastics.
她的嗓音擅长演绎有难度的歌曲。
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5. He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the results.
