high-toned

high-toned

美 　英 ['haɪ'təʊnd]

• adj.调子高的；〈谑〉崇高的；〈讽〉唱高调的；〈口〉漂亮的
• 网络高调性；摩法特本译它为优良的素质

英汉解释

adj.	1. 调子高的;〈谑〉崇高的,高尚的;〈讽〉唱高调的 2. 〈口〉漂亮的,时髦的;〈口〉优良的,优秀的

英英解释

adj.	1. culturally, morally, or socially superior

例句

Yes, but that's different. A robber is more high-toned than what a pirate is -- as a general thing.

是让你当过，不过这跟入伙没什么关系，总的说来，强盗比海盗格调要高。

If the sound is high toned, than the cat is probably quite happy to convey his message.

如间音调很高，那个猫猫可能是在表达它很高兴。