1510s, "to lift up" (the voice), probably from late 14c. West Midlands dialect lulten "to sound an alarm," of unknown origin. Possible relatives include Norwegian lilla "to sing" and Low German lul "pipe." It is possible that the whole loose group is imitative. Sense of "sing in a light manner" is first recorded 1786. Related: Lilted; lilting. As a noun, 1728, "lilting song," from the verb. As "rhythmical cadence," 1840.
双语例句
1. Her voice is child-like, with a West Country lilt.
她的声音如孩童般，带有英格兰西南部诸郡的那种抑扬顿挫。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Her voice had a soft Welsh lilt to it.
她讲话的声音柔和而抑扬顿挫，有些威尔士口音。
来自《权威词典》
3. There was a lilt in her voice which was new.
她的声音里透出一种轻快活泼,这是以前没有的.
来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
4. Sastri's speech was cultured and precise, with a Pakistan lilt.
