Euphony

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[编辑] 解释

noun (plural -nies)

Etymology: French euphonie, from Late Latin euphonia, from Greek euphōnia, from euphōnos sweet-voiced, musical, from eu- + phōnē voice — more at ban
Date: 1606
1. pleasing or sweet sound; especially the acoustic effect produced by words so formed or combined as to please the ear
2. a harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound
? euphonic adjective
? euphonically adverb