口气

口气 [kǒu qi]

1. ■ （说话的感情色彩） tone; note:

命令口气 an imperative tone of voice;

用恳求的口气 in a pleading tone;

埋怨的口气 a note of complaint;

口气傲慢 take a high tone;

改变口气 change one's note [tone]

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常用词组

1. ■ （言外之意） what is actually meant; implication:

听他的口气 judging by the way he spoke; from the implication of his statement

2. ■ （说话的气势） manner of speaking:

口气很大 talk big;

好大的口气! What high-sounding sentiments!