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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

high-pitched ['haɪ 'pɪʧt] ['haɪ 'pɪʧt]
  1. 1. adjective 音调高的,尖声
  2. 2. adjective 高贵的,崇高的,高尚
  3. 3. adjective 激动
  4. 4. adjective 屋顶)坡度陡的

Collins English-English Dictionary

high-pitched
  1. 1. adj pitched high in volume or tone - See high
  2. 2. adj (of a roof) having steeply sloping sides
  3. 3. adj (of an argument, style, etc) lofty or intense

Examples

The roaring engine was joined by another, high pitched whine.
又有高声轰鸣的发动机加入进来了。
他说话调门儿高。
He has a high-pitched voice.
她的声音很高。
She has a high-pitched voice.
《白蛇传》是川剧的高腔戏。
"The Tale of the White Serpent" is a high-pitched drama in Sichuan opera.
她说话调门儿真高。
She has a very high-pitched voice.
他讲话时音调很高亢。
He has a high-pitched voice.

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