| 释义 |
mod·u·late /ˈmɒdjʊleɪt，-dʒʊ-/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 调节；调整
The steam flow is modulated by a control valve. 蒸汽流量由控制阀来调节。
This was a message exquisitely modulated for different ears. 这是一个措词经精心推敲使之适合不同对象听取的信息。
2. 改变(嗓音)的音量，使(嗓音)变柔和；控制
He modulated his voice to such a degree that what he said seemed wholly confidential. 他把声音压得极低，似乎他讲的全是绝密消息。
try to modulate sb.'s anger 想缓解某人的愤怒
3. 【音】使转调
4. 抑扬地唱；吟咏；吟诵
modulate a chant 吟唱赞美诗
modulate a prayer 吟诵祈祷文
5. 【物】【电子】调制
modulate a beam of light 调制光束
❷ vi.
1. 受调节；受调整
2. 抑扬地歌唱(或演奏)；吟咏
3. 〈美俚〉通过民用电台频带交谈
4. 【音】转调
5. 【物】【电子】调制
6. 【生】调变
[< L modulātus in due measure, melodious < modulārī to regulate < modus measure] |