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whispers

UK //ˈwɪs.pəz//US //ˈwɪs.pɚz//

词源

源自古英语 'hwisprian',意为'低声说话',可能与'whistle'(吹口哨)同源。

noun

❶ 指轻柔、低声的说话声,通常用于描述秘密交流或不想被他人听到的对话。

“The children exchanged whispers during the movie.”

(孩子们在电影期间低声交谈。)

“I could hear the whispers of the wind through the trees.”

(我能听到风吹过树木的沙沙声。)

同义词:murmurs, mutterings, hushed tones

verb

❶ 指轻柔或低声地说话,通常是为了保密或避免打扰他人。

“She whispers secrets to her best friend.”

(她向最好的朋友低声诉说秘密。)

“He whispered a prayer before the exam.”

(他在考试前低声祈祷。)

同义词:murmurs, mumbles, speaks softly

常见短语

in whispers — 指以低声或秘密的方式说话,常用于描述不想被他人听到的对话。

“They spoke in whispers so as not to wake the baby.”

(他们低声说话以免吵醒婴儿。)