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ahem

/əˈhem/

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noun

/əˈhem/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее произнесение звука, похожего на прочищение горла, предназначенное для привлечения внимания, выражения нерешительности, заполнения паузы, скрытия смущения или предупреждения друга.

A noun referring to the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat, intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, or warn a friend.

  1. Attention-getting soundB1informal

    A sound made by clearing the throat, used to attract attention, express hesitation, or signal a warning.

    ruЗвук привлечения внимания

    • Ahem, I think we should start the meeting now.
    • He gave a loud ahem to get the waiter's attention.
    • She let out a small ahem before speaking.

    Synonymshem

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