詞彙 catcall 在中文的含義

catcall 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

catcall

US /ˈkæt.kɑːl/
UK /ˈkæt.kɔːl/

名詞

口哨, 起鬨

a loud whistle or shout of a sexual nature made by a man to a woman in a public place

範例:
She received an unwelcome catcall as she walked down the street.
她走在街上時,聽到了一聲不悅的口哨
The construction workers often made loud catcalls at passing women.
建築工人經常對路過的女性發出大聲的口哨

動詞

吹口哨, 起鬨

to make a loud whistle or shout of a sexual nature to a woman in a public place

範例:
It's disrespectful to catcall women on the street.
在街上對女性吹口哨是不尊重的行為。
He was warned not to catcall again after the incident.
事件發生後,他被警告不要再吹口哨