harrumph
US /həˈrʊmf/
UK /həˈrʊmf/
動詞
哼, 清嗓子
clear one's throat noisily; make a sound expressing disapproval or irritation
範例:
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He gave a loud harrumph before speaking.
他大聲哼了一聲才開口。
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The old man harrumphed in disapproval.
老人不贊同地哼了一聲。
名詞
哼聲, 清嗓聲
a sound made to clear one's throat or express disapproval/irritation
範例:
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He let out a disapproving harrumph.
他發出了一個不贊同的哼聲。
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The teacher's harrumph silenced the class.
老師的哼聲讓教室安靜了下來。