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whispered

UK //ˈwɪspəd//US //ˈwɪspərd//

词源

源自中古英语 'whisperen',与古英语 'hwisprian'(发出沙沙声)相关,可能模仿低声说话的声音。

verb

❶ 低声说话,指用非常轻的声音说话,通常是为了不让别人听见或保持安静。

“She whispered the secret in his ear.”

(她在他耳边低声说出了这个秘密。)

“The children whispered during the movie so as not to disturb others.”

(孩子们看电影时低声说话,以免打扰别人。)

同义词:murmured, muttered, breathed

常见短语

whispered words — 指低声说出的话,通常带有私密或神秘感。

“Their whispered words were barely audible in the quiet room.”

(在安静的房间里,他们低声说的话几乎听不见。)