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单词 phew
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Definition of phew in English:

phew

exclamation fjʊfjuːfju
informal
  • Expressing a strong reaction of relief, or of disgust at a smell.

    phew, what a year!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Oh, phew… thought you girls might be from some gang or something.
    • But it went well, phew, and it was great to see how much my presentation and Japanese has improved in 8 months.
    • A couple of uninstalls and reinstalls fixed the problem - phew.
    • No pins and needles, no numbness and full movement in all limbs - phew.
    • The major decisions in life have already been taken - phew.

Origin

Early 17th century: imitative of puffing.

 
 

Definition of phew in US English:

phew

exclamationfyo͞ofju
informal
  • Expressing a strong reaction of relief.

    phew, what a year!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A couple of uninstalls and reinstalls fixed the problem - phew.
    • The major decisions in life have already been taken - phew.
    • But it went well, phew, and it was great to see how much my presentation and Japanese has improved in 8 months.
    • No pins and needles, no numbness and full movement in all limbs - phew.
    • Oh, phew… thought you girls might be from some gang or something.

Origin

Early 17th century: imitative of puffing.

 
 
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