silver-tongued

短语

a. 雄辩的

发音

UK /ˌsɪlvəˈtʌŋd/
AU
US /ˌsɪlvəɹˈtʌŋd/

词形变化

more silver-tongued 比较级 most silver-tongued 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Articulate and charming in speech; eloquent; also, having a pleasant-sounding voice or way of speaking.

    习语 非正式

    silver-tongued devil

词汇关系

词源

From silver (“(noun) lustrous, white, metallic element; (adjective) consisting or made of silver; (figurative) soft and clear in sound; eloquent”) + tongued (“having a particular manner of speaking”), referring to the clear musical tone produced when silver is struck.

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