intonation
用法要点
句型搭配
常用于描述说话方式，如'with a rising intonation'表示升调，或用于讨论语言学习中的语调模式。
介词用法
常与介词'with'连用，表示伴随的语调特征；也可用'in'指在某种语言或语境中的语调。
语域说明
在正式语域中多用于语言学、教学或表演艺术；非正式语域中可泛指说话腔调，如日常对话中的语调变化。
基础例句
Her intonation rose at the end of the sentence, making it sound like a question.
她句尾的语调上扬，听起来像在提问。
He used a flat intonation throughout the speech, which made it hard to stay focused.
他整个演讲都用平调，让人很难集中注意力。
Pay attention to your intonation when speaking English to sound more natural.
说英语时注意语调，这样听起来会更自然。
The teacher corrected my intonation to help me sound more like a native speaker.
老师纠正了我的语调，帮助我听起来更像母语者。
高级例句
In linguistics, intonation is studied as a suprasegmental feature that conveys pragmatic meaning.
在语言学中，语调被研究为传达语用意义的超音段特征。
The presenter's varied intonation during the business pitch kept the audience engaged and emphasized key points.
演讲者在商业提案中多变的语调吸引了听众，并突出了重点。
Research shows that intonation patterns can affect how persuasive a speaker appears in academic debates.
研究表明，语调模式会影响演讲者在学术辩论中的说服力。
Effective intonation in public speaking can enhance clarity and emotional impact in professional settings.
在专业场合中，公共演讲中有效的语调能提升清晰度和情感影响力。
高频搭配
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常见错误
错误在于将'intonation'与'pronunciation'混淆。'Intonation'指语调变化，通常与'speech'或'speaking'搭配，而'pronunciation'指发音准确性。应改为'speech'以更准确描述语调。
错误在于误用动词'intonate'，这不是标准英语动词。'Intonation'是名词，应使用动词短语如'use intonation'或'speak with intonation'来表达。
近义词辨析
tone
'Tone'更广泛，可指声音的音质、情感色彩或态度，而'intonation'特指声音的高低变化模式，常用于语言学或具体语调描述。
Her tone was friendly (强调整体态度), but her intonation was flat (强调音高模式).
accent
'Accent'指地区或社会群体的发音特征，包括音素和重音；'intonation'则聚焦于语句层面的音高变化，不涉及特定口音。
He has a British accent (整体发音特征), but his intonation is similar to American English (具体语调模式).