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单词 high-tone
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Definition of high-tone in English:

high-tone

adjective ˌhʌɪˈtəʊn
  • 1Originally and chiefly US informal. High-class, superior.

  • 2Phonetics. Uttered at a high pitch.

verb ˌhʌɪˈtəʊn
  • 1with object Chiefly US. To bring to a superior or more elevated state; to make high-toned.

  • 2with object US informal. To treat in a superior or condescending manner. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Epes Sargent (1813–1880). From high + tone
early 19th century; earliest use found in Harriet Lee (1757/8–1851), novelist and playwright. From high + tone.

Definition of high-tone in US English:

high-tone

adjectiveˌhʌɪˈtəʊn
  • 1Originally and chiefly US informal. High-class, superior.

  • 2Phonetics. Uttered at a high pitch.

verbˌhʌɪˈtəʊn
  • 1with object Chiefly US. To bring to a superior or more elevated state; to make high-toned.

  • 2with object US informal. To treat in a superior or condescending manner. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Epes Sargent (1813–1880). From high + tone<br>early 19th century; earliest use found in Harriet Lee (1757/8–1851), novelist and playwright. From high + tone.

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