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Sound
See also:
sound absorbing
sound absorbing
Translation of "sound" into Russian
sound
Noun
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
sounds pl
The sound of the waves was soothing.
Звук волн был успокаивающим.
The sound from the construction site was very loud.
Шум с строительной площадки был очень громким.
The sound of the city was a constant hum.
Гул города был постоянным.
sound
Verb
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
sounded Past Simple
sounded Past Participle
sounding Gerund
The alarm will sound at 7 AM.
Будильник будет звучать в 7 утра.
издавать звук
The bell will sound when the class is over.
Колокол издаст звук, когда урок закончится.
Definitions
sound
Noun
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
A vibration that travels through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.
The audio component of a film, television program, broadcast, or recording.
The sound was slightly out of sync with the video.
A narrow stretch of water forming an inlet or connecting two wider areas of water such as two seas or a sea and a lake.
The ship navigated through the sound to reach the open ocean.
A musical, vocal, or mechanical noise.
The band was known for their unique sound that blended jazz and rock.
The sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.
She was startled by the sudden sound in the quiet room.
A particular auditory effect produced by a given cause.
The sound of the alarm clock woke me up at 6 AM.
sound
Verb
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
To investigate, test, or find out the opinions or intentions of someone, often by indirect questioning (usually followed by “out”).
The manager sounded the employees out about the proposed schedule change.
To probe, test, or investigate (someone’s opinion, intentions, or the depth/condition of something), often in a cautious or indirect way.
She sounded her colleagues out about the proposed changes before the meeting.
To give a signal or warning by making a noise.
The referee sounded the whistle to start the game.
To pronounce or articulate a word or letter.
He sounded each letter carefully to help the child learn to read.
To measure the depth of water, typically using a line or electronic device.
The sailors sounded the depth of the ocean to ensure safe passage.
To make a particular noise or convey a specific impression when heard.
Her voice sounded cheerful over the phone.
To emit or produce a sound.
The alarm sounded loudly in the middle of the night.
sound
Adjective
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.
The bridge was declared sound after the inspection.
Severe or thorough; vigorous and decisive (especially of blows, punishment, or defeat).
The team suffered a sound thrashing in the final match.
Deep and undisturbed (used to describe sleep).
He had a sound sleep after the long journey.
Financially secure and reliable.
The company is in a sound financial position.
Based on valid reasoning or good judgment.
She gave a sound argument for her proposal.
sound
Adverb
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
Soundly; deeply; thoroughly (used especially after a verb, chiefly in archaic or literary style).
After the long march, the soldiers slept sound all night.
Idioms and phrases
(someone) sounds unintelligent
Although she sounds unintelligent, she has a lot of insightful ideas.
(кто-то) звучит неумно
Хотя она звучит неумно, у нее много проницательных идей.
a cacophony of sounds
The city was filled with a cacophony of sounds from the busy streets.
какофония звуков
Город был наполнен какофонией звуков с оживленных улиц.
a sound basis
The research provides a sound basis for further studies.
надежная основа
Исследование предоставляет надежную основу для дальнейших исследований.
aah sound
He made an aah sound upon seeing the fireworks.
звуки восхищения
Он издал звуки восхищения, увидев фейерверки.
achoo sound
The cartoon character made a funny achoo sound.
звук апчхи
Герой мультфильма издал забавный звук апчхи.
acoustically sound
The concert hall is acoustically sound.
акустически звуковой
Концертный зал акустически звуковой.
actuarially sound
The insurance policy is actuarially sound.
актуарно обоснованный
Страховой полис актуарно обоснованный.
aeronautically sound
The aircraft design is aeronautically sound.
аэродинамически обоснованный
Конструкция самолета аэродинамически обоснована.
agronomically sound
The farming practices used are agronomically sound.
агрономически обоснованный
Используемые методы земледелия агрономически обоснованы.
ahem sound
The teacher made an ahem sound to gain the students' attention.
звук 'кхм'
Учитель издал звук 'кхм', чтобы привлечь внимание учеников.
alarm sound
The alarm sound was loud enough to wake everyone.
звука тревоги
Звук тревоги был достаточно громким, чтобы разбудить всех.
alarum sound
The alarum sound filled the air as the defense systems activated.
звуки тревоги
Звуки тревоги заполнили воздух, когда системы защиты активировались.
alliteration sound
The alliteration sound made the poem more engaging.
звук аллитерации
Звук аллитерации сделал стихотворение более увлекательным.
ambient sound
The ambient sound of the forest was calming.
фоновый звук
Фоновый звук леса был успокаивающим.
amplified sound
The concert featured amplified sound to reach the entire audience.
усиленный звук
Концерт был с усиленным звуком, чтобы достичь всей аудитории.
analogue sound
Many musicians prefer the richness of analogue sound to digital recording.
аналоговый звук
Многие музыканты предпочитают богатство аналогового звука цифровой записи.
animate (something) with sound
They decided to animate the video with sound to enhance the viewer's experience.
анимировать (что-то) со звуком
Они решили анимировать видео со звуком, чтобы улучшить восприятие зрителей.
arhythmic sound
The arhythmic sound of the drums added to the chaos of the scene.
аритмичный звук
Аритмичный звук барабанов добавлял хаоса в сцену.
arithmetically sound
The data appears arithmetically sound.
арифметически обоснованный
Данные выглядят арифметически обоснованными.
babbling sound
The babbling sound of the stream was soothing.
бормотание звука
Бормотание звука потока было успокаивающим.
background sound
The background sound was barely noticeable but added depth to the scene.
фоновой звук
Фоновый звук был едва заметен, но добавлял глубину сцене.
banjo sound
The banjo sound filled the room with a lively atmosphere.
звучание банджо
Звучание банджо заполнило комнату живой атмосферой.
banjos sound
The banjos sound is very distinct and lively.
звук банджо
Звук банджо очень отчетливый и оживленный.
bark sound
The bark sound of the tree can indicate its health.
звуки коры
Звуки коры дерева могут свидетельствовать о его здоровье.
barking sound
She heard a barking sound coming from the backyard.
лающий звук
Она услышала лающий звук, идущий из заднего двора.
barrage of sounds
The concert ended with a barrage of sounds that thrilled the audience.
поток звуков
Концерт закончился потоком звуков, который поразил публику.
bass sound
The subwoofer produced a powerful bass sound that made the music come alive.
басовый звук
Сабвуфер воспроизводил мощный басовый звук, который оживлял музыку.
battering sound
The battering sound echoed through the forest.
ударный звук
Ударный звук эхом разнесся по лесу.
bebop sound
The band is famous for its unique bebop sound.
звук бибопа
Группа известна своим уникальным звуком бибопа.
beefing sound
The old engine made a constant beefing sound.
звук жужжания
Старый двигатель издавал постоянный звук жужжания.