utter
US /ˈʌ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈʌt.ər/
动词
1.
说, 发出, 表达
to make a sound with one's voice
示例:
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She didn't utter a single word.
她一个字也没说。
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He could barely utter a sound.
他几乎无法发出声音。
2.
表达, 说出
to express (something) in words
示例:
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He uttered a warning to the crowd.
他向人群发出了警告。
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She uttered her thoughts on the matter.
她表达了自己对这件事的看法。
形容词
彻底的, 完全的, 十足的
complete; absolute
示例:
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It was an utter disaster.
那是一场彻底的灾难。
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The silence was utter.
寂静是彻底的。