1650s, "of the nose," from French nasal, from Latin nasus "nose, the nose, sense of smell," from PIE *nas- (see nose (n.)). Of speech sounds, attested from 1660s. As a noun, "nasal letter or sound," from 1660s. Related: Nasality; nasalization.
双语例句
1. Peppermint leaves are believed to relieve tiredness and nasal stuffiness.
据信薄荷叶可以减轻疲劳和鼻塞。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He started to speak in a nasal sing-song voice.
他开始用一种带有鼻音的、抑扬顿挫的声调说话。
来自柯林斯例句
3. His speech became increasingly thick and nasal.
