3N-COUNT [usually singular] [usually adjective NOUN](行文的)风格;(说话的)语气,情绪 Something that is written or spoken in a particular vein is written or spoken in that style or mood. (行文的)风格;(说话的)语气,情绪
It is one of his finest works in a lighter vein.
这是他行文风格轻松活泼的作品中最出色的作品之一。
The girl now replies in similar vein.
这个女孩现在以相似的口吻回答。
4N-COUNT [usually singular]几分,若干(指在某人的行为或工作中常表现出的某种品质) A vein of a particular quality is evidence of that quality which someone often shows in their behaviour or work. 几分,若干(指在某人的行为或工作中常表现出的某种品质)
The striker's rich vein of form this season has seen him net 32 goals.
这位前锋本赛季状态奇佳,进球已达到32个。
This Spanish drama has a vein of black humour running through it. [+ of]