2use a whistle 用哨子 [intransitiveI]CDS to make a high sound by blowing into a whistle 吹哨子
The referee whistled and the game began.
裁判哨声一响,比赛开始了。
3go/move fast 快速移动 [intransitiveI always + adverbadv/prepositionprep]CFAST/QUICK to move quickly, making a whistling sound 呼啸着行进
Bullets and shells were whistling overhead.
子弹和炮弹在头顶呼啸。
They listened to the wind whistling through the trees.
他们听着风在树林中呼啸。
4.steam train/kettle 蒸汽火车/水壶 [intransitiveI]CD if a steamtrain or kettle whistles, it makes a high sound when air or steam is forced through a small hole 鸣叫,发出啸叫声
5.bird 鸟 [intransitiveI]CHBB if a bird whistles, it makes a high musical sound 〔鸟〕啭鸣
6be whistling in the darkinformalBRAVE to be trying to show that you are brave when you are afraid, or that you know about something when you do not 故作镇定,虚张声势;不懂乱说
Does he know what he’s talking about or is he just whistling in the dark?
他知道自己在说什么吗?还是只是在吹牛皮?
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be whistling in the dark• I'm just whistling in the dark on this one - I could really use some help.
7.somebody can whistle for somethingBritish EnglishBrE spokenIMPOSSIBLE used to tell someone that there is no chance of them getting what they have asked for 某人在空指望某物;某人一定得不到某物
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somebody can whistle for something• You belong on your own block, where I can whistle for you.
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whistle• The audiencehooted, whistled, and laughed.• He stackedcrates one on top of the other, whistling as he did so.• When I got home he was already in his room, whistling away cheerfully.• You belong on your own block, where I can whistle for you.• The kettle was whistling on the stove.• She turned, and another something whistledpast her ear.• A bulletwhistled past his left cheek.• So I went to school and sat in class and memorized more than understood and whistled past the academicgraveyard.• Lucie whistled sharply to catch her attention, then beckoned her over to stand beside him.• You've been whistling that tune all day.• Fans yelled and whistled when the band came on stage.• The ideas, the whistling words, they throbbed in all the senses.
whistled ... tune• He whistled a tune as he strolled down the corridor.
1DSDGa small object that produces a high whistling sound when you blow into it 哨子
The lifeguard blew his whistle.
救生员吹响哨子。
2CSOUNDa high sound made by blowing a whistle, by blowing air out through your lips, or when air or steam is forced through a small opening 口哨声;哨子声;汽笛声
Larsson scored just minutes before the final whistle.
拉尔森就在终场哨声响起前几分钟进球得分。
low/shrill/high-pitched etc whistle
Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box.
桑德斯看到盒子里的东西时轻轻地吹了一声口哨。
3.a piece of equipment on a train or boat that makes a high noise when air is forced through it 汽笛
4CSOUNDthe sound of something moving quickly through the air 呼啸声
whistle of
We could hear the whistle of the jets as they passed overhead.
whistle• Carry a whistle and a sparelength of rope which can be used for towing others or making repairs.• The boy gave a high whistle and was joined by another.• No bells, no whistles, no dancingbears.• From the direction of the NorthRiver came the long piercingstab of a steam whistle.• Just before the whistle blew Vernon thought she had seen him; at any rate she was looking in his direction.• Ashley heard the whistle of the ax as it swung by.• There was the whistle of a bomb which got nearer and nearer.• Suddenly, all over Illinois, train whistles began blowing in the middle of the night.
blew ... whistle• The Refereeglanced at his watch and blew the whistle for half-time.• I blew my whistletill I blew the pea out of it.• But I never blew the whistle on him.• Needless to say the refblew the whistle exactly on time.• This made her angrier than before, and she blew her silver whistle twice.• After a minutesomebodyblew a whistle, and we all rushed to the door.• Miss Verjec blew her whistle and walked angrily towards those who had stopped playing and fallen down.• Was he the one who blew the whistle?
1small metal/plastic tube that you blow哨子ADJECTIVE | VERB + WHISTLE | WHISTLE + VERB | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤dog, police, train呼喚狗的哨子;警笛;火車的汽笛▸➤guard's, referee's, etc.衞兵、裁判等的哨子▸➤steam汽笛▸➤penny, tin六孔小笛VERB + WHISTLE➤blow, blow on, sound吹哨子;鳴笛◇A train sounded its whistle in the distance.遠處響起了火車的汽笛聲。WHISTLE + VERB➤blow, go, sound哨聲響起;汽笛響起◇The referee's whistle went just before the ball crossed the line.球剛要過線,裁判的哨子就響了。PHRASES➤a blast on a whistle一聲哨響◇He gave a short blast on his whistle.他猛吹了一下哨子,聲音短促。whistle
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2clear high-pitched sound尖厲的聲音ADJECTIVE | VERB + WHISTLE | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤loud響亮的哨音/汽笛聲▸➤high, high-pitched, piercing, sharp, shrill高聲鳴笛;尖厲的汽笛聲;刺耳的哨音▸➤low低沉的哨音/汽笛聲▸➤long長時間鳴笛/鳴哨▸➤short短促的哨音/汽笛聲▸➤silent無聲的口哨◇He pursed his lips in a silent whistle.他噘起嘴唇來吹口哨,但沒有出聲。➤wolf挑逗口哨▸➤final (sport體育) 終場哨◇From the opening to the final whistle, Gray is relentless.從開始至終場哨響,格雷一直在奮力拚搶。VERB + WHISTLE➤give, let out鳴笛;發出哨音▸➤hear聽到哨聲/汽笛聲PREPOSITION➤with a whistle隨着汽笛聲◇The train entered the tunnel with a shrill whistle.火車鳴着尖厲的汽笛聲駛進了隧道。➤whistle of⋯的哨聲◇She gave a low whistle of admiration.她讚歎地低低吹了一聲口哨。➡ note at soundwhistle
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ADVERB | VERB + WHISTLE | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤loudly大聲吹口哨▸➤softly, under your breath輕聲/低聲吹口哨▸➤through your teeth透過牙縫吹口哨◇Norma looked at the letter and whistled softly through her teeth.諾爾瑪看着信,輕柔地哼起了口哨。➤cheerfully, happily歡快地/高興地吹口哨▸➤tunelessly不成調子地吹口哨VERB + WHISTLE➤begin to開始吹口哨▸➤hear sb聽到某人吹口哨PREPOSITION➤at對⋯吹口哨◇Men whistled at her in the street.在大街上,男人們向她吹口哨。➤in以⋯心情吹口哨◇James whistled in amazement.詹姆斯驚訝得吹了聲口哨。➤to向⋯吹口哨◇William whistled to me from a distance.威廉在遠處向我吹了聲口哨。
whistle verb ⇨buzz (the wind/a train whistles)⇨sing (whistle a tune)whistle noun ⇨whistle (a whistle of surprise)⇨blow the whistle on sb/sth⇨tellverb2whistle
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whistle ♦︎ boo ♦︎ jeer ♦︎ hiss ♦︎ catcallThese are all words for a sound that people make when they want to show what they think of sb/sth, especially if they disapprove of it.这些词均表示不满之声、嘘声。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆whistles / jeers / hisses of sth◆whistles / boos / jeers / hisses / catcalls from the crowd / audience◆to draw boos / jeers◆to be met / greeted with whistles / boos / jeers / hisses / catcalls◆a chorus of whistles / boos / jeers / catcalls■whistle [countable] the sound that you make by forcing your breath out when your lips are closed, often to show a feeling such as surprise, approval or disapproval(表达惊诧、赞同或反对的)口哨声◆He gave a low long whistle of surprise.他惊愕地轻轻长吹了声口哨。◆From the audience came applause and whistles of appreciation.观众席上响起了赞赏的掌声和口哨声。ⓘ Unlike most of the words in this group, a whistle more often shows approval than disapproval. When it is used to show dispproval it is often combined with another word from the group, such as jeer.与本组中大多数词不同,whistle较常表示赞同。表示不赞同时常常与本组的其他词连用,如jeer◆He attracted whistles and jeers and rotten tomatoes from the crowd.他招来众人的口哨声、奚落声和烂西红柿。 see also whistle ⇨ singverb▸whistle
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[intransitive] ◆The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field.该球员走进场地时,人群向他发出嘘声和口哨声。■boo [countable] a sound that people make to show disapproval of sb/sth, such as an actor, speaker or performance(对演员、讲话者或表演等表示不满的)嘘声◆'Boo!' they shouted, 'Get off!'“去!”他们大声喊道,“滚下去!”◆The speech drew loud boos from the audience.演讲引来听众们大喝倒彩。▸boo
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[intransitive, transitive] ◆The audience booed as she started her speech.她一开始讲话,听众便发出一阵嘘声。◆He was booed off the stage.他在一片倒彩声中下台。■jeer [countable, usually plural] a rude remark that sb shouts at sb else to show that they do not respect or like them嘲笑,讥讽,奚落(的言语)◆He walked on to the stage to be greeted with jeers and whistles.他登上舞台,结果迎来阵阵嘲笑和口哨嘘声。▸jeer
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[intransitive, transitive] ◆Disappointed fans jeered at the players.大失所望的球迷们奚落着球员。◆The police were jeered by the waiting crowd.警察受到等待着的人群的嘲弄。■hiss [countable] a sound like a long 's' that is used to show disapproval of sb/sth, such as a speaker, politician or opinion that is expressed(对演讲人、从政者或见解表示不满的)嘶嘶声◆This comment was met with boos and hisses.这一评论引来了嘘声一片。ⓘ A hiss can seem more unpleasant than a boo, because it usually expresses moral disapproval, not just that you do not like a performance. * hiss可能较boo更令人不悦,因hiss通常表达道义上的不满,而不仅仅表示不喜欢一场演出。▸hiss
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[transitive, intransitive] ◆He was booed and hissed off the stage.他在一片倒彩和嘘声中被轰下台。■catcall ˈkætkɔːl [countable, usually plural] a noise or shout expressing anger at or disapproval of sb who is speaking or performing in public(对讲话或表演表示愤怒或不满的)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。