haw
US /hɑː/
UK /hɔː/
感歎詞
哈, 嗯
used to express hesitation or as a sound made when clearing the throat
範例:
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Well, haw, I'm not sure about that.
嗯，哈，我不太確定。
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He cleared his throat with a loud haw.
他大聲地咳了一聲。
動詞
支吾, 結巴
to hesitate or be indecisive in speech
範例:
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He started to haw and stammer when asked about his alibi.
當被問及不在場證明時，他開始支吾和結巴。
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Don't just haw and hum, give me a direct answer.
不要只是支吾，給我一個直接的答案。