hoarseness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈhɔːs.nəs/ us/ˈhɔːrs.nəs/
（嗓音多半因喉咙痛或感冒而导致的）嘶哑
the quality of a person's voice when it sounds rough, often because of a sore throat or a cold
Her symptoms include difficulty breathing and hoarseness. 她的症状包括呼吸困难和声音嘶哑。
People who talk or sing for a living are especially prone to hoarseness. 以说话或唱歌为生的人特别容易出现声音嘶哑。
See: hoarse
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- Hoarseness is can be brought on by an infection, dry vocal cords, or even coughing too hard.
- His occasional hoarseness when he sang was a product of touring and age.
- He spoke with a slight hoarseness in his throat.