whispered

• 形容声音或说话声非常轻、低沉，通常是为了不被别人听到。

Describes a sound or voice that is spoken very softly, often to avoid being overheard.

1. Spoken softlyA2formal

   Spoken in a low, quiet voice, often to avoid being overheard.

   低语

   • She gave a whispered reply to his question.
   • The whispered conversation continued in the corner of the room.
   • He heard a whispered warning from behind him.

   同义词hushedlowquietsoftsotto voce

   反义词shoutedyelled

2. Secret or confidentialB1informal

   Characterized by secrecy or confidentiality, as if spoken in a whisper.

   低声私密的

   • There were whispered rumors about the company's merger.
   • The whispered gossip spread quickly through the office.
   • They exchanged whispered secrets during the meeting.

   同义词clandestineconfidentialcoverthush-hushhushedprivatesecretsurreptitious

   反义词acknowledgedknownopenovertpublic

• 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