lilt
n[sing]
1 rise and fall of the voice while speaking (说话时声音的)抑扬顿挫
She has a faint Irish lilt. 她有点爱尔兰口音.
2 regular rising and falling pattern in music, usu accompanied by a lively rhythm (音乐的)轻快旋律.
🗣️ 情景例句
Weren't they going to be here this morning?
他们不是今天早上要来这儿吗?
Few words, many deeds.
少说话,多做事。
Two assistants, mounted on tame elephants, control the captive from either side,