
好词典

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