/'vəʊkl; `vokl/
adj
1 [usu attrib 通常作定语] of, for or uttered by the voice 嗓音的; 适于嗓音的; 用口语表达的
*the vocal organs, ie the tongue, lips, vocal cords, etc 发音器官（舌、唇、声带等）
* The cantata has a difficult vocal score. 这个康塔塔有个难度很大的声乐总谱.
* Callas's vocal range was astonishing. 卡拉斯的音域宽得惊人.
2 expressing one's opinions or feelings freely in speech; outspoken 用言语自由表达意见或感情的; 直言的
*vocal criticism, support 坦率的批评、支持
* We were very vocal about our rights. 我们直言不讳表达了我们应有的权利.
* The protesters are a small but vocal minority. 抗议的人虽然人数少, 但却是直言的少数.

n (often pl 常作复数) sung part of a piece of jazz or pop music （爵士乐或流行音乐的）歌唱部分
*Who was on/sang lead vocal(s) on the group's last record? 在这个乐队新出的唱片中, 领唱的是谁?