harrumph
US /həˈrʊmf/
UK /həˈrʊmf/
动词
哼, 清嗓子
clear one's throat noisily; make a sound expressing disapproval or irritation
示例:
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He gave a loud harrumph before speaking.
他大声哼了一声才开口。
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The old man harrumphed in disapproval.
老人不赞同地哼了一声。
名词
哼声, 清嗓声
a sound made to clear one's throat or express disapproval/irritation
示例:
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He let out a disapproving harrumph.
他发出了一个不赞同的哼声。
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The teacher's harrumph silenced the class.
老师的哼声让教室安静了下来。