late 14c., "spoken, oral," from Old French vocal (13c.), from Latin vocalis "sounding, sonorous, speaking," as a noun, "a vowel," from vox (genitive vocis) "voice" (see voice (n.)). In reference to music (as opposed to instrumental), first recorded 1580s; meaning "outspoken" first attested 1871. Vocal cords is from 1872; see cord.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. She loved singing as a child and started vocal training at 12.
她從小就喜歡唱歌，12歲開始了聲樂(lè)訓(xùn)練。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. A public inquiry earlier this year produced vocal opposition from residents.