strident tone

尖锐的语调：一种刺耳、尖锐、刺激性的声音

常用释义

尖锐的语调：一种刺耳、尖锐、刺激性的声音，通常表示情绪激动或强烈的不满。

例句

The top Chinese leadership will also change next year, which could well see Chinese foreign policy take on a more strident tone.

中国最高领导层明年也会进行人员更迭，中国外交政策的基调很可能会变得更加强硬。

He has, as the world and this newspaper wanted, taken a less strident tone in dealing with friends and rivals alike.

就像这个世界和本周刊所希望的，在对待朋友和对手时他都不使用刺耳的语气。