whisper

'hwispә
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英文释义

n. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
v. speak softly; in a low voice

中文翻译

n. 耳语, 密谈, 谣传, 沙沙声
vi. 耳语, 密谈, 沙沙地响
vt. 低声说

3
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
2,623
BNC 频率
2,446
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记忆技巧

whisperwhisp-(轻声说)和 -er(动词后缀)构成,可以理解为“轻声说话的人”或“发出轻声的人”。

例句

1. She had to whisper so that the baby wouldn't wake up.

她不得不低声说话,以免宝宝醒来。

2. He leaned in to whisper a secret in her ear.

他倾身低声在她耳边说了个秘密。

3. During the movie, they decided to whisper instead of talking loudly.

在电影期间,他们决定低声说话,而不是大声交谈。

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