echo
n
(pl ~es)
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(a) reflection and repetition of a sound, eg from a wall or inside an enclosed space 回聲; 回音
This cave has a good echo. 這個洞的回聲很大.
(b) sound repeated in this way 反覆的回聲
If you shout loudly, you'll hear the echo. 如果大聲喊, 就能聽到回聲.
2 (fig 比喻) person or thing that imitates another 模仿的人或事物
He has no original opinions; he's just his father's echo. 他沒有主見, 只是隨聲附和他父親的意見.
There are many echoes of Shakespeare in his work. 他的作品中有很多處模仿莎士比亞.
3 (idm 習語) to the `echo (dated 舊) long and loudly 長時間而大聲地
Her performance was cheered to the echo. 她的表演獲得長時間的喝采.
echo v
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(a) [Tn, Tn.p]
~ sth (back) (of places) send back (an echo) (指地方)傳回(回聲)
The valley echoed (back) his song. 山谷中傳回他唱歌的回聲.
(b) [Tn] (fig 比喻) (of people, places, etc) repeat (sth); imitate; recall (指人、 地方等)重復(某事物); 模仿; 回憶
They echoed their leader's every word. 他們重復領袖的每一句話.
2 [I, Ipr] ~ (to/with sth) (of places) repeat a sound (指地方)產生回聲, 發出回聲
The hills echoed to the sound of their laughter. 他們的笑聲在山中產生回聲.
3 [I, Ipr, Ip]
(of sounds) be repeated as an echo (指聲音)回響, 引起回聲
His footsteps echoed (in the empty hall). 他的腳步聲(在空蕩蕩的大堂里)產生了回聲.
Their shouts echoed through the forest. 他們的叫喊聲在林中回蕩.