“用某种调子说”可以翻译为“say in a certain tone” 或者 “speak with a particular tone” 。
例句:
He said it in a mysterious tone, which made me even more curious.(他用一种神秘的调子说,这让我更加好奇了。)
She spoke with a gentle tone to comfort the crying child.(她用温和的调子说话,以安慰那个正在哭泣的孩子。 )