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。
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