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源自中古英语 'whimeren'(呜咽),拟声词,模仿啜泣声。
❶ 发出微弱、断断续续的呜咽声或啜泣声,通常因害怕、疼痛或委屈而发出。
“The puppy whimpered when left alone in the dark.”
(小狗被独自留在黑暗中时发出呜咽声。)
“She whimpered in pain after stubbing her toe.”
(她踢到脚趾后疼得小声抽泣。)
❶ 以微弱颤抖的声音说话,常带有抱怨或哀求的语气。
“"Don't go," she whimpered, clutching his sleeve.”
(“别走,”她拽着他的袖子低声哀求。)
“The patient whimpered about the bitter medicine.”
(病人小声抱怨药太苦。)
whimpered out — 颤抖着勉强说出话语,通常因情绪激动或身体不适导致声音不稳。
“She whimpered out a confession through her tears.”
(她哭着断断续续地坦白。)