Clear one's throat
US /klɪr wʌnz θroʊt/
UK /klɪər wʌnz θrəʊt/
成语
清嗓子, 咳嗓子
to make a small cough to clear your throat, often to get attention or before speaking
示例:
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He had to clear his throat before he could begin his speech.
他必须清了清嗓子才能开始演讲。
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She cleared her throat to get everyone's attention.
她清了清嗓子以引起大家的注意。