The letter was peremptory in tone.

信中的语气强硬。

The orchestra was brittle in tone.

管弦乐队演奏的曲调尖利刺耳.

They cooperate to get the family in tone.

他们合作使家庭和谐。

This is very typical in tone for O'Connor.

这是典型的奥康纳语气。

He lived a life that was essentially monachist in tone.

他过着本质上带有修道僧色彩的生活。

The first part is more undetermined in tone and character.

第一部分是更不确定的语气和性质。

The meaning – distinctive function of the tone is especially important in tone languages. English is not a tone language, but an intonation language.

语调在任何语言里有发挥着传导意义的作用，尤其是在象英语这样的语言里。

To the difference of object corresponds a difference in tone and method.

的不同对象对应不同的语气和方法。

The possibility for stress in tone languages is an area of ongoing research.

声调语言中是否可用重读音仍处于研究阶段.

Unless it is a black - tie occasion , make the invitation informal in tone.

如果不是隆重的场合，邀请要用非正式的语气。