whisper

• 名词，指低而轻的声音，用耳语或气声说话的方式，常用于传达秘密、亲密或安静的氛围。

A noun referring to a soft, low, or hushed way of speaking, often used to convey secrecy or intimacy.

1. Soft speechA2formal

   A soft, quiet way of speaking, often used to avoid being overheard.

   低语

   • She spoke in a whisper so no one else could hear.
   • His whisper was barely audible in the noisy room.
   • They exchanged whispers during the movie.

   同义词hushmumblemurmurmutterundertone

   反义词bellowcallroarscreamshoutyell

2. Rumor or gossipB1informal

   A piece of information or rumor passed around secretly or quietly.

   谣言

   • There are whispers about a possible merger between the two companies.
   • I heard a whisper that she is leaving the company.
   • Whispers of scandal spread through the office quickly.

   同义词buzzgossiphearsayinsinuationreportrumorsuggestiontalk

3. Soft soundB2formal

   A soft, rustling sound, like that of leaves or wind.

   沙沙声

   • The whisper of the wind through the trees was calming.
   • She could hear the whisper of the river in the distance.
   • The only sound was the whisper of pages turning.

   同义词murmurmutteringrustlesoughsusurrationswish

• 动词，表示用很低的声音说话，通常是为了不让别人听到。也可指私下低声传播消息。

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard.

1. Speak softlyA2formal

   To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, often for secrecy or privacy.

   低语

   • She whispered the secret in my ear.
   • He whispered to his friend during the movie.
   • The children whispered to each other in the library.

   同义词breathemurmurmuttersusurrate

   反义词bellowhollerroarscreamshoutyell

2. Spread a rumorB1informal

   To tell something secretly or privately, often implying gossip or a rumor.

   传播谣言

   • People are whispering about the company's financial troubles.
   • It was whispered that the manager was leaving.
   • They whispered rumors about the celebrity's marriage.

   同义词gossipleakmurmurrumorspread

3. Make a soft soundB2formal

   To make a soft, rustling sound, like leaves or wind.

   沙沙作响

   • The wind whispered through the trees.
   • The leaves whispered in the gentle breeze.
   • The river whispered as it flowed over the stones.

   同义词murmurrustlesighsoughsusurrateswish

   反义词bellowblareroarscreamshout