whisper
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/ˈwɪspər/
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/ˈwɪspə(r)/
to speak very softly so others cannot hear
She whispered a secret to her friend so no one else could hear.
她向朋友低声说了一个秘密,这样别人就听不到了。
to say or suggest something privately
People whispered that he was leaving, and he did whisper his plans to a few.
人们私下说他即将离开,他也确实向少数人透露了他的计划。
to make a soft, quiet sound
The wind made a gentle whisper through the leaves.
风在树叶间发出轻柔的沙沙声。
a very soft, quiet way of speaking
They used a whisper to talk without being heard.
他们用耳语交谈以避免被听到。
a soft, gentle sound
The whisper of the stream was calming.
溪流的潺潺声令人平静。
a rumor or piece of news that may not be true
There was a whisper about changes, but it was just a rumor.
有关于变化的传闻,但那只是谣言。