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whisper verb whisper ♦︎ murmur ♦︎ mutter ♦︎ sigh ♦︎ mumble ♦︎ groan ♦︎ mouth ♦︎ moanThese words all mean to say sth in a quiet voice. 这些词均表示低语、小声说。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble / groan / mouth / moan (sth) to sb◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble about sth◆to groan / moan with pain / pleasure etc.◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble that...◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble / mouth something / an apology◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / sigh / groan / moan softly◆to whisper / mutter / sigh / groan / moan loudly◆to whisper / murmur / mutter thickly / incoherently■ whisper / /ˈwɪspə(r)/ / [intransitive, transitive] to say sth quietly, using your breath, rather than your voice 耳语；低语；小声说◆Don't you know it's rude to whisper?难道你不知道窃窃私语不礼貌吗？◆What are you two whispering about?你们两个在咕叽什么？◆'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered.“你今晚能和我见面吗？”他小声问。◆She leaned over and whispered something in his ear.她探过身去在他耳边说了些什么。OPP shout ⇨ shout ▸ whisper noun [countable] ◆They spoke in barely audible whispers.他们咬耳朵，声音几乎听不见。◆Her voice dropped to a whisper.她压低了声音小声说话。■ murmur / /ˈmɜːmə(r); NAmE ˈmɜːrmər/ [intransitive, transitive] to say sth in a soft quiet voice that is difficult to hear 耳语；喃喃地说◆She was murmuring in his ear.她在他耳边悄声说话。◆She murmured her agreement.她低声表示同意。▸ murmur noun [countable] ◆He took the mug of coffee with a murmur of thanks.他接过那一大杯咖啡，轻声说了句谢谢。■ mutter [intransitive, transitive] to say sth in a quiet voice that is difficult to hear, especially because you are annoyed about sth （尤指因生气）嘀咕；咕哝◆She just sat there muttering to herself.她就坐在那儿一个人嘟嘟囔囔的。◆I muttered something about needing to get back to work.我嘀咕着说得回去干活了。▸ mutter noun [countable] ◆She gave a low mutter of apology.她嘟嘟囔囔地道了声歉。■ sigh [transitive] to say sth with a long deep breath that can be heard, especially because you are disappointed, sad or tired （尤指因失望、难过或疲劳）叹道，叹息◆'Oh well, better luck next time,' she sighed.“唉，好吧，但愿下次运气好些。”她叹道。▸ sigh noun [countable] ◆We all breathed / heaved a great sigh of relief when it was over.事情过后，大家都如释重负，舒了一口长气。◆'I'll wait,' he said with a sigh.“我等呗。”他叹了口气说道。■ mumble [intransitive, transitive] to say sth in a quiet voice in a way that is not clear, especially because you are shy, embarrassed or mad （尤指因羞怯、尴尬或气愤）咕哝，口齿不清地说◆I could hear him mumbling to himself.我听见他在喃喃自语。◆'Sorry,' she mumbled.“对不起。”她含含糊糊地说。◆She mumbled an apology and left.她咕咕哝哝地道了歉就走了。▸ mumble noun [countable, usually singular] ◆He spoke in a low mumble, as if to himself.他咕哝着什么，像是在自言自语。■ groan [intransitive] to make a long deep sound because you are disappointed, upset or in pain, or when you feel physical pleasure （因失望、不安、痛苦或快感）呻吟，叹息，哼唧◆He lay on the floor groaning.他躺在地板上呻吟。◆We all groaned at his terrible jokes.他讲的笑话糟糕透了，我们都不满地哼哼起来。 see also groan ⇨ creak ▸ groan noun [countable] ◆She let out a groan of dismay.她惊诧地叹了一声。■ mouth /maʊð/ / [transitive] to move your lips as if you were saying sth, but without making a sound （动嘴唇）不出声地说◆He mouthed a few obscenities at us and then moved off.他只动嘴唇不出声地朝我们骂了几句脏话就走了。■ moan [intransitive] to make a long deep sound because you are unhappy or in pain, or when you feel physical pleasure （因不快、痛苦或快感）呻吟，哼唧◆He moaned with sheer pleasure.他因强烈的快感哼哼起来。◆Most of the patients were moaning in pain.大部分病人在痛苦地呻吟着。 see also moan ⇨ complain ▸ moan noun [countable] ◆A low moan of despair escaped her.她不由得发出一声绝望的低吟。NOTE 辨析 Groan or moan?If you moan you may express a stronger feeling than if you groan: deep unhappiness or despair, not just disappointment, as well as stronger feelings of pain or pleasure. * moan所表达的情感较groan强烈，不仅是失望，而是深切的悲伤与绝望，以及更加强烈的痛苦或愉悦。 |