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源自中古英语 'whistlen',与古诺尔斯语 'hvísl'(低语声)相关,模拟吹口哨的声音。
❶ 吹口哨,指通过嘴唇或手指发出高音调的声音,常用于表达愉悦、召唤或信号传递。
“He whistled happily as he walked down the street.”
(他走在街上时开心地吹着口哨。)
“The referee whistled to stop the game.”
(裁判吹哨示意比赛暂停。)
whistle for — 通过吹口哨召唤某人或某物,常用于训练动物或引起注意。
“The shepherd whistled for his sheepdog.”
(牧羊人吹口哨召唤他的牧羊犬。)