reverberation
reverberation — 名詞
- reverberationsingular
- reverberationsplural
1. A deep or loud sound that continues to be heard after the original noise has sto
迴響；回音
聲音反射後持續的響聲
A deep or loud sound that continues to be heard after the original noise has stopped, especially when it bounces off hard surfaces inside a building or other enclosed space.
The reverberation of the church organ filled the old stone building long after the final note.
教堂管風琴的迴響在最後一個音符結束後，仍在古老的石造建築中久久不散。
reverberation + of + noun (sound in an enclosed space)
Asher could hear the reverberation of thunder rolling across the valley for nearly thirty seconds.
Asher 可以聽見雷聲的迴響在山谷中滾動了將近三十秒。
The concert hall was designed to reduce unwanted reverberation so the orchestra would sound clear.
這座音樂廳的設計目的是減少不必要的回音，讓管弦樂團的聲音聽起來更清晰。
When Bao shouted into the empty tunnel, the reverberation made his voice sound like several people calling back.
Bao 對空隧道大喊時，回音讓他的聲音聽起來像是有好幾個人在回應。
A single drumbeat produced echoes and reverberation that spread through the whole stadium.
單一的鼓聲在整個體育館中產生了回聲和迴響。
- echo
More general and common; 'echo' can describe a single repetition of sound, while 'reverberation' suggests a longer, richer resonance.
- resonance
More technical and scientific; 'resonance' refers to sound being strengthened by the physical properties of a space or object.
- ringing
Close in meaning but usually describes a higher-pitched, more persistent sound; often used for sounds in the ears.
- silence
The absence of any sound, including reverberation.
- muffled sound
A dampened or softened sound with no echo or resonance.
文法句型
reverberation + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is most common when describing the natural acoustics of large enclosed spaces such as concert halls, cathedrals, tunnels, or caves. The plural form 'reverberations' can be used when referring to multiple distinct echoes or types of echoing sounds.
常見錯誤
2. The widespread and usually negative effects that spread out from an important ev
連鎖效應
重大事件引起的廣泛影響
The widespread and usually negative effects that spread out from an important event or action, reaching many people or places over a period of time.
The political scandal had reverberations across the entire government, forcing three ministers to leave their jobs.
這起政治醜聞在整個政府內部引發連鎖效應，迫使三位部長辭職。
political reverberations — common collocation
Femi warned that the new policy could create reverberations felt by small businesses for years.
Femi 警告說，這項新政策可能會產生連鎖效應，讓小型企業多年後仍感受到衝擊。
create reverberations — verb + noun pattern
The economic crisis in one country can cause reverberations in banking systems around the world.
一個國家的經濟危機可能會在全球銀行體系中引發連鎖效應。
Padma studied the social reverberations of the earthquake by watching how families rebuilt their lives.
Padma 透過觀察家庭如何重建生活，來研究地震的社會連鎖效應。
The factory closure sent reverberations through the town when many workers lost their income.
工廠關閉的連鎖效應傳遍小鎮，許多工人因此失去了收入來源。
- aftermath
Focuses on the period immediately following an event rather than the spreading of effects; more neutral in tone.
- fallout
Often carries strong negative connotations and suggests unintended consequences, especially from political or nuclear contexts.
- ripple effect
More informal and suggests a gradual, ever-widening spread; 'ripple effect' is less dramatic than 'reverberations'.
- repercussion
Usually suggests an indirect or delayed consequence; often carries a negative tone and implies blame.
文法句型
reverberations + prepositional phrase
have/cause/create reverberations
用法筆記
In this sense, the plural form 'reverberations' is the standard form; the singular 'reverberation' is rare for this meaning. The subject of the sentence is usually an important or serious event such as a political crisis, economic change, or natural disaster. Common in news reporting and formal analysis.