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The third tone is a long low tone plus a short rising tone.

第三声由长降调和短升调组成。

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Rising tone is used in special questions to ask for repation.

升调被用在要求重复的特殊疑问句里。

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The combination of shrinking supply and rising demand bolstered market tone.

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But recent comments from top officials suggest the bank wants to clamp down hard on rising prices and is adopting a more hawkish tone.

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