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源自中古英语 'clamour',借自古法语 'clamour'(意为“呼喊”),最终来自拉丁语 'clamor'(意为“喊叫”或“喧闹”)。
❶ 指持续而嘈杂的喧闹声或叫喊声,通常由一群人发出,表达强烈情绪或要求。
“The clamour of the protesters outside the building was deafening.”
(大楼外抗议者的喧闹声震耳欲聋。)
“A clamour arose from the crowd when the announcement was made.”
(公告发布时,人群中爆发出一阵喧哗。)
❶ 大声而持续地要求或抗议某事,通常带有强烈情绪或迫切感。
“The workers clamoured for better pay and working conditions.”
(工人们大声疾呼要求提高工资和改善工作条件。)
“The audience clamoured for an encore after the performance.”
(演出结束后,观众大声要求返场。)
clamour for — 强烈要求或大声疾呼某事,通常指一群人迫切地表达需求或愿望。
“The students clamoured for more study resources.”
(学生们强烈要求提供更多学习资源。)
clamour down — 通过大声喧闹压制或打断某人说话,使其无法继续。
“The speaker was clamoured down by the angry crowd.”
(演讲者被愤怒的人群用喧闹声打断。)