| 单词 | whisper |
| 释义 | whisper v. & n. --v 1. a intr. speak very softly without vibration of the vocal cords. b intr. & tr. talk or say in a barely audible tone or in a secret or confidential way. 2. intr. speak privately or conspiratorially. 3. intr. (of leaves, wind, or water) rustle or murmur. --n 1. whispering speech (talking in whispers). 2. a whispering sound. 3. a thing whispered. 4. a rumour or piece of gossip. Phrases and idioms it is whispered there is a rumour. whispering-gallery a gallery esp. under a dome with acoustic properties such that a whisper may be heard round its entire circumference. Derivatives whisperer n. whispering n. Etymology: OE hwisprian f. Gmc |
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