A sound as of whistling or of something rushing through the air; spec. the cry of the plover.
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| 释义 | the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > unpleasant quality > shrill quality > [noun] > whistle (18) whew1513 A sound as of whistling or of something rushing through the air; spec. the cry of the plover. whistling1513 The production of any shrill sound of this kind, as by the wind, a missile, etc. whiplinga1529 ? A ‘piping’ noise. whist1579 A whistling sound, a whistle. whewing?1590 siffling1603 sifflement1607 A whistling noise. whistlea1648 Any similar sound, as of wind blowing through trees or rigging, of a missile flying through the air, etc. whutea1663 whiff1712 A puffing or whistling sound, as of a puff or gust of wind through a small opening; a short or gentle whistle; hence frequently = whew, n.1 (also as… whoop1840 A rushing, whistling, or wailing sound, such as that made by the wind, a missile travelling through the air, a siren or stream whistle, etc. whiffle1972 A soft sound as of gently moving air or water. Subcategories:— that which (1) — sound of catcall (4) — of weapon being drawn (1) |
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