whispers
US /ˈwɪspərz/
UK /ˈwɪspəz/
명사
속삭임, 소문
a soft or secret sound made by speaking very quietly
예시:
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I heard whispers coming from the next room.
옆방에서 속삭임이 들렸다.
•
There were whispers of a scandal in the office.
사무실에 스캔들 소문이 돌았다.
동사
속삭이다
to speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy or to avoid disturbing others
예시:
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She leaned in to whisper a secret in his ear.
그녀는 그에게 비밀을 속삭이기 위해 몸을 기울였다.
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The children had to whisper so as not to wake the baby.
아이들은 아기를 깨우지 않기 위해 속삭여야 했다.