
whisper
/ˈwɪspə/ · /ˈwɪspɚ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3924 in the learning path
低语;耳语
Definitions
v. To speak very quietly without using your full voice
低语;耳语
n. Very quiet speech made without a full voice
低语声;耳语
n. A quietly circulated rumour or suggestion
私下传闻
Example
Please whisper while the baby sleeps in the next room.
宝宝在隔壁睡觉,请小声说话。
Students may whisper during individual tasks because they need reassurance rather than because they intend to disrupt lessons.
学生在独立完成任务时低声交谈,可能是为了寻求确认,而非有意扰乱课堂。
Collocations
- whisper to someone
- in a whisper
- barely above a whisper
Synonyms
- murmur
Antonyms
- shout
Usage tip
对某人低语用whisper to someone;低声说用in a whisper。
FAQ
- What does whisper mean?
- To speak very quietly without using your full voice Very quiet speech made without a full voice A quietly circulated rumour or suggestion
- How is whisper pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɪspə/, US /ˈwɪspɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.