clipped
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Clipped means neatly cut. 修剪整齐的
...a quiet street of clipped hedges and flowering gardens. …一条树篱修剪整齐、花园开满鲜花的安静街道。
2. ADJ If you say that someone has a clipped way of speaking, you mean they speak with quick, short sounds, and usually that they sound upper-class. (尤指上等阶级说话声音) 清脆快速的
Her clipped tones crackled over the telephone line. 她清脆快速的语调在电话线另一头响了起来。
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clipped /klɪpt/
剑桥词典
clipped adjective (SPEAKING)
with words pronounced quickly and clearly , sometimes with parts missing , or in a very short and unfriendly way
急促的;短促的;生硬干脆的
I heard the clipped tones of his secretary saying "I have Mr Watson for you." 我听见他的秘书急促地说:“沃森先生找您。”
clipped adjective (TIDY)
cut short and tidy
修剪过的
a clipped beard /moustache 修剪过的胡须/小胡子 返回 clipped