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whooping
UK //ˈhuːpɪŋ//US //ˈhuːpɪŋ//
词源
源自中古英语 'whopen'（喊叫），可能模仿了大声喊叫的声音。
adjective
❶ 形容非常大的、惊人的数量或程度，通常用于强调某种极端情况。
“The company made a whooping profit last year.”
（这家公司去年赚了一大笔利润。）
“She received a whooping bill for the repairs.”
（她收到了一张数额惊人的维修账单。）
同义词:huge, enormous, massive
verb
❶ 发出响亮、兴奋的叫声或欢呼声，通常表达喜悦或激动。
“The kids were whooping with joy when they saw the presents.”
（孩子们看到礼物时高兴地欢呼起来。）
“The crowd started whooping as the band took the stage.”
（乐队登台时，人群开始欢呼。）
同义词:shouting, cheering, yelling
常见短语
whooping cough — 百日咳，一种由细菌引起的传染性呼吸道疾病，特点是剧烈的咳嗽和特殊的吸气声。
“The baby was vaccinated against whooping cough.”
（这个婴儿接种了百日咳疫苗。）