whistle
/ˈwɪsəl/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2318 in the learning path
吹口哨；鸣哨；呼啸
Definitions
v. to make a high sound with lips or escaping air
吹口哨；鸣哨；呼啸
n. a small device blown to produce a high, clear sound
哨子
n. a high, clear sound made by lips, air, or a device
口哨声；汽笛声
Example
My brother whistles cheerful tunes while washing the dishes.
我哥哥洗碗时会吹欢快的小曲。
Lifeguards use whistles to attract swimmers' attention quickly when dangerous conditions develop near the shore.
岸边出现危险情况时，救生员用哨子迅速引起游泳者的注意。
Collocations
- blow a whistle
- whistle a tune
- final whistle
- whistle for help
Word family
- whistler (n.)
Usage tip
whistle中的t不发音；吹哨子用blow a whistle。
FAQ
- What does whistle mean?
- to make a high sound with lips or escaping air a small device blown to produce a high, clear sound a high, clear sound made by lips, air, or a device
- How is whistle pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɪsəl/, US /ˈwɪsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
