| 词组 | words with two pronunciations |
| 释义 | words with two pronunciations ◊ different meanings Several words have different pronunciations when they are used with different meanings or in different ways. Some of these words are explained in other entries. See entries at ↑ The following words also have different pronunciations for different meanings: • 'Bow' is pronounced when it is used as a verb or a noun to refer to the act of bending your body. It is also pronounced when it refers to the front of a boat. We bowed to one another across the room. He made a little bow and closed the door. Soon the canoe was cutting through the water with froth curling at her bow. 'Bow' is pronounced when it refers to a looped knot, a weapon, or the object drawn across the strings of a musical instrument. He tied a neat bow. Then she picked up her bow and positioned her cello. • 'Buffet' is pronounced when it refers to a meal. Ruth's got a cold buffet for us later. It is pronounced when it means 'to push something violently'. We splashed back to the jeep, buffeted by the wind. • 'Contract' is pronounced when it is used to refer to a legal agreement. I did not sign a contract with them. It is pronounced when it means 'to become smaller'. Metals expand with heat and contract with cold. • 'Recess' is pronounced when it refers to a break from working. The judge announced a five-minute recess. It is pronounced when it refers to an area in a room that is set back or hidden. The bed is in a recess. • 'Relay' is pronounced when it refers to a race or when it means 'to send on television or radio signals'. They came second in the 4x100 metres relay. The dense cloud prevented the BBC from using a helicopter to relay pictures of the event. It is pronounced when it means 'to pass on something that was said'. I have been asked to relay to you a number of messages. • 'Row' is pronounced when it refers to a group of things in a line, or when it means 'to move a boat using oars'. ...a row of parked cars. He began to row steadily out towards the middle of the river. It is pronounced when it refers to a quarrel or a great deal of noise. She took an overdose after a row with her mother. • 'Second' is pronounced when it refers to part of a minute, when it is used as an ordinal, or when it means 'to formally support a proposal'. Could I see your book for a second? ...at the top of the second flight of stairs. I'll second that proposal. It is pronounced when it means 'to move someone temporarily to perform special duties'. I am being seconded abroad for two years. • 'Sow' is pronounced when it means 'to plant seeds'. You can sow winter wheat in October. It is pronounced when it refers to a female pig. • 'Tear' is pronounced when it refers to a drop of liquid produced when you cry. A single tear rolls slowly down his cheek. It is pronounced when used with other meanings, for example when it means 'to pull cloth or paper apart' or 'to run somewhere very fast'. She folded the letter, meaning to tear it up. I used to tear up the ladder onto the stage with only seconds to spare. ◊ different word classes Many words have different pronunciations for different word classes -- for example they are always pronounced in one way when they are used as a noun and always pronounced in a different way when they are used as a verb. Various groups of words which have different pronunciations for different word classes are explained below. ◊ different stress A number of words have stress on the first syllable when they are used as a noun or adjective and stress on the second syllable when they are used as a verb. For example, 'record' is pronounced when used as a noun or adjective and when used as a verb. 'Contest' is pronounced when used as a noun and when used as a verb. The following words have this pronunciation pattern: abstract, accent, ally, combine, compound, conduct, conflict, conscript, console, consort, construct, contest, contrast, converse, convert, convict, defect, desert, dictate, discharge, discount, dispute, entrance, escort, exploit, export, extract, ferment, fragment, frequent, implant, import, imprint, incense, incline, increase, insult, intrigue, object, perfect, permit, pervert, present, produce, progress, project, prospect, prostrate, protest, rebel, record, recount, redress, refund, reject, relapse, reprint, subject, survey, suspect, torment, transfer, transplant, transport Similarly, the verb 'confine' is pronounced and the noun 'confines' is pronounced . The verb 'proceed' is pronounced and the noun 'proceeds' is pronounced . 'Compact' is pronounced when used as a verb and or when used as an adjective. ◊ '-se' 'Use' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as a noun. The same applies to the last syllable of 'abuse', 'excuse', and 'misuse'. Similarly, 'diffuse' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as an adjective. Note that 'refuse' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as a noun. 'Close' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as an adjective or adverb. 'House' is pronounced when used as a singular noun and when used as a verb. The plural of the noun is pronounced . ◊ other pronunciations 'Attribute' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as a noun. 'Content' is pronounced when used as a noun and when used as an adjective or verb. 'Excess' is pronounced when used as an adjective and when used as a noun. 'Implement' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as a noun. 'Invalid' is pronounced when used as a noun or modifier and when used as an adjective. 'Live' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as an adjective or adverb. 'Lives' is pronounced when used as the plural of the noun 'life' and when used as the '-s' form of the verb 'live'. 'Minute' is pronounced when used as a noun and when used as an adjective. 'Mouth' is pronounced when used as a singular noun and when used as a verb. The plural of the noun is pronounced . 'Overall' is pronounced when used as an adjective or adverb and when used as a noun. 'Overflow' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as a noun. Similarly, 'overlap' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as a noun, and 'overthrow' is pronounced when used as a verb and when used as a noun. 'Overhead' is pronounced when used as an adjective and when used as an adverb. The noun 'overheads' is pronounced . 'Underground' is pronounced when used as an adverb and when used as an adjective or noun. 'Upset' is pronounced when used as a verb or as an adjective after a verb. It is pronounced when used as a noun or as an adjective in front of a noun. |
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