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单词 catcall
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cat·call

noun
/ˈkætkɔːl/
/ˈkætkɔːl/
[usually plural]
  1. a noise or shout expressing anger at or criticism of somebody who is speaking or performing in public(表示愤怒或反对的)嘘声,不满之声
    • A chorus of catcalls and boos erupted in the middle of the ballet.芭蕾舞演出中途爆发了一片嘘声和倒彩声。
    Word Originmid 17th cent.: from cat + call, originally denoting a kind of whistle or squeaking instrument used to express disapproval at a theatre.
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