whispering

UK //ˈwɪs.pər.ɪŋ//US //ˈwɪs.pɚ.ɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'whisperen'，意为轻声说话，可能与古英语 'hwisprian'（低语）有关。

❶ 指轻声说话的行为或声音，通常是为了避免被他人听到或制造私密氛围。

“The whispering of the wind through the trees was soothing.”

（风穿过树林的沙沙声令人感到舒缓。）

“She could hear the whispering of the students behind her.”

（她能听到身后学生们的窃窃私语。）

同义词:murmuring, muttering, rustling

❶ 形容声音非常轻，几乎听不见，通常用于描述私密或秘密的交流。

“She spoke in a whispering voice so as not to wake the baby.”

（她用极轻的声音说话，以免吵醒婴儿。）

“The whispering breeze carried the scent of flowers.”

（轻柔的微风带来了花香。）

同义词:quiet, soft, hushed

whispering campaign — 指通过私下散布谣言或负面信息来损害某人声誉的行为，通常带有恶意。

“The politician was a victim of a whispering campaign during the election.”

（这位政治家在选举期间成为了谣言中伤的受害者。）