Adjective
/θroʊt-ˈɒpəreɪtɪd/
The term "throat-operated" refers to devices or mechanisms that are controlled or operated through the use of the throat—typically involving vocal cords or other throat components. This term is not commonly found in everyday language and is mainly used in specialized contexts, such as in medical devices, voice recognition technology, or assistive speech technology.
The term may not have high-frequency use in either spoken or written contexts, as it likely appears more in technical or medical literature than in casual conversation.
"The new throat-operated device allows patients to communicate effectively after losing their voice."
(El nuevo dispositivo operado por la garganta permite a los pacientes comunicarse de manera efectiva después de perder la voz.)
"Researchers are developing throat-operated controls for individuals with mobility impairments."
(Los investigadores están desarrollando controles operados por la garganta para individuos con discapacidades de movilidad.)
"He demonstrated the effectiveness of the throat-operated speech synthesizer at the conference."
(Demostró la efectividad del sintetizador de voz operado por la garganta en la conferencia.)
Though "throat-operated" itself is not commonly associated with idiomatic expressions, terms related to throat or voice often appear in idioms. Here are some relevant expressions:
Meaning: To refrain from saying something, particularly something that might cause trouble.
"Voice your opinion."
(Expresa tu opinión.)
Meaning: To express what you think or feel.
"Lose your voice."
(Perder la voz.)
Meaning: To become unable to speak due to illness or other reasons.
"Sing someone's praises."
(Cantar las alabanzas de alguien.)
Meaning: To praise someone highly.
"Hold your tongue."
(Mantén la lengua en su sitio.)
Meaning: To keep quiet about something.
"Get something off your chest."
(Desahogarse.)
The term "throat-operated" is a compound word formed from "throat," derived from Old English "þrot," meaning the passage for air and food, and "operated," which comes from the Latin "operari," meaning to work or perform. The term likely emerged as technology developed around vocal control systems.
Synonyms:
- Voice-operated
- Throat-controlled
Antonyms:
- Manual-operated
- Physically-operated
In summary, "throat-operated" primarily pertains to devices that facilitate communication or control through throat mechanisms, with specific applications in technology and medical fields. The term is specialized, and while it isn't widely used in idioms, many related terms about voice and communication appear frequently in English expressions.