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单词 susurrations
释义

susurration

noun

su·​sur·​ra·​tion ˌsü-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce susurration (audio)
: a whispering sound : murmur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And from the wings, the usual supportive assaults from the media, a medley of mudslinging, a susurration of sneers and jibes about the clothing, the smile, the look. Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020 Standing directly underneath, their susurrations combine the sounds of flags snapping in a strong breeze and the whirr of a rumbling ice cream maker on this cold day. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020 Spotting such susurrations requires sensitive machines. The Economist, 5 Oct. 2017 Sally Hawkins plays the mild woman whose adversities compelled her to find joy in her work and rise above her susurration of a life. Cincinnati.com, 20 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

susurrations

noun

plural of susurration
as in susurruses

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • susurruses
  • whispers
  • babbles
  • sighs
  • suspirations
  • gurgles
  • gasps
  • rustles
  • murmurs
  • coos
  • hisses
  • burrs
  • churrs
  • zooms
  • moans
  • hums
  • chirrs
  • thrums
  • drones
  • purrs
  • whirs
  • zings
  • whirrs
  • whizzes
  • zips
  • buzzes
  • whishes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • screams
  • shrieks
  • yells
  • howls
  • roars
  • squeals
  • screeches
  • bawls
  • squalls
  • yelps
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