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.
雙語例句
1. She loved singing as a child and started vocal training at 12.
她從小就喜歡唱歌，12歲開始了聲樂訓(xùn)練。
來自柯林斯例句
2. A public inquiry earlier this year produced vocal opposition from residents.
今年早些時(shí)候進(jìn)行的一次公眾調(diào)查顯示居民對此強(qiáng)烈抗議。
來自柯林斯例句
3. She wanted to scream, but her vocal cords seemed paralysed.
她想尖叫，但她的聲帶好像不聽使喚了。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Hers is the kind of voice that excels at vocal gymnastics.
她的嗓音擅長演繹有難度的歌曲。
來自柯林斯例句
5. He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the results.