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whis·per /ˈhwɪspə(r)/ vi. | vt. | n. | phr.
I ❶ vi.
1. 低语，耳语，私语；密谈
whisper to sb. 对某人耳语
whisper in (或into) sb.'s ear 与某人咬耳朵
The king knew that the courtiers were whispering. 国王知道大臣们在窃窃私语地议论。
2. 〈书〉(树叶等)发沙沙声；(风)发飒飒声；(水流)发潺潺声
The leaves whispered in the breeze. 树叶在微风中沙沙作响。
❷ vt.
1. 低声说出；秘密(或私下)告诉
“I love you,”he whispered. 他悄声说：“我爱你。”
It is whispered that ... 有人在私下说…
The story is being whispered everywhere. 这件事正在到处暗暗传说。
2. 【语】(声带不振动地)耳语式发(音)
II n.
1. 低语，耳语；私语；密谈
speak in whispers (或 in a whisper) 低声说话
2. 私下谈论的话，秘密话；暗示；谣传；秘闻
a whisper that the bank has failed 关于那家银行业已破产的传闻
3. 微量，些许
a whisper of suspicion 一丝怀疑
use a whisper of the perfume 用少许香水
4. 〈书〉沙沙声；飒飒声；潺潺声
the whisper of leaves in the breeze 微风中树叶的沙沙声
The fine engine makes only a whisper when running at full speed. 这台精良的发动机在全速运转时仅发出轻微的声音。
5. 【语】耳语音
[< OE hwisprian; 与 OHG hwispalōn to whisper 有关] phr. in a pig's whisper 〈俚〉1. 低声地 2. 转眼间，顷刻间 |