whispering 音标拼音: [w'ɪspɚɪŋ] [hw'ɪspɚɪŋ]
n . 低语,私语
低语,私语
whispering adj 1 :
making a low continuous indistinct sound ; "
like murmuring waves "; "
susurrant voices " [
synonym : {
murmuring },
{
susurrant }, {
whispering }]
n 1 :
a light noise ,
like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind [
synonym : {
rustle }, {
rustling }, {
whisper },
{
whispering }]
2 :
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords [
synonym :
{
whisper }, {
whispering }, {
susurration }, {
voicelessness }]
Whispering \
Whis "
per *
ing \,
a . &
n .
from {
Whisper }.
v .
t .
[
1913 Webster ]
{
Whispering gallery },
or {
Whispering dome },
one of such a form that sounds produced in certain parts of it are concentrated by reflection from the walls to another part ,
so that whispers or feeble sounds are audible at a much greater distance than under ordinary circumstances .
The dome of the U .
S .
capitol building is one example .
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1913 Webster PJC ]
Whisper \
Whis "
per \,
v .
i . [
imp . &
p .
p . {
Whispered };
p .
pr . &
vb .
n . {
Whispering }.] [
AS .
hwisprian ;
akin to G .
wispern ,
wispeln ,
OHG .
hwispal ?
n ,
Icel .
hv [
imac ]
skra ,
Sw .
hviska ,
Dan .
hviske ;
of imitative origin .
Cf . {
Whistle }.]
[
1913 Webster ]
1 .
To speak softly ,
or under the breath ,
so as to be heard only by one near at hand ;
to utter words without sonant breath ;
to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous ,
or vocal ,
sound .
See {
Whisper },
n .
[
1913 Webster ]
2 .
To make a low ,
sibilant sound or noise .
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The hollow ,
whispering breeze . --
Thomson .
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3 .
To speak with suspicion ,
or timorous caution ;
to converse in whispers ,
as in secret plotting .
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All that hate me whisper together against me . --
Ps .
xli .
7 .
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1913 Webster ]
47 Moby Thesaurus words for "
whispering ":
aspiration ,
bated breath ,
breath ,
breathy voice ,
buzz ,
cry ,
drone ,
droning ,
exhalation ,
gabble ,
gibber ,
gibbering ,
gossip ,
grapevine ,
hearsay ,
jabber ,
jibber ,
little voice ,
low voice ,
maundering ,
mouthing ,
mumble ,
mumbling ,
murmur ,
murmuration ,
murmuring ,
murmurish ,
murmurous ,
mutter ,
muttering ,
rumble ,
rumor ,
rustling ,
scuttlebutt ,
sigh ,
soft voice ,
stage whisper ,
still small voice ,
susurrant ,
susurration ,
susurrous ,
susurrus ,
talk ,
underbreath ,
undertone ,
whisper ,
whispery
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WHISPERING Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of WHISPERING is whispered speech How to use whispering in a sentence
Whispering - Wikipedia Whispering is generally used quietly, to limit the hearing of speech to those closest to the speaker; for example, to convey secret information without being overheard or to avoid disturbing others in a quiet place such as a library or place of worship
Whispering - definition of whispering by The Free Dictionary whispering (ˈwɪspərɪŋ) n 1 the act of speaking in a low soft voice 2 the act of uttering or suggesting something secretly or privately
WHISPERING Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com WHISPERING definition: whispered talk or conversation See examples of whispering used in a sentence
WHISPERING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary WHISPERING meaning: 1 present participle of whisper 2 to speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so… Learn more
WHISPERING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary Adrina patted the gelding's neck, whispering soothing nothings to him, hoping nobody could hear them At least so Hat assured himself as he heard himself whispering the details to Rye The tape recorder on the box against the wall made a whispering sound
whispering - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor
Whispering - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com Whispering involves using your breath, rather than your vocal cords, to speak very quietly You might hear whispering in the quiet section of the library or during a play or movie — it's used for communicating secrets or simply to avoid bothering other people
Whispering Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary WHISPERING meaning: 1 : something spoken in a very soft or quiet way usually plural; 2 : rumor usually plural
WHISPERING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary WHISPERING definition: 1 present participle of whisper 2 to speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so… Learn more