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twang

/ˈtwɑːŋ/ American
  • n. 弦声, 鼻音
  • v. 发出铮铮声, 带鼻音说话
Definition
  • n. a sharp ringing sound, or a nasal quality in someone's speech
  • v. to make a sharp ringing sound, or to speak with a nasal accent
Example
Her voice had a slight twang from growing up in the countryside.
她的口音带着一点乡音,那是在乡下长大留下的。