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voice·less /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adjectiveadj 1 unable to get your opinions or concerns noticed by people in power 不能表达观点的,无发言权的 The vast majority of our people feel ignored and voiceless. 我们人民中的绝大多数觉得受到了忽视,而且没有发言权。
2. SL technical voiceless sounds are made without using the vocal cords. For example, /p/ and /k/ are voiceless consonants. (发)清音的〔如/p/和/k/为清辅音〕