whispering

• 形容声音或嗓音轻柔、低沉，常常带有秘密或神秘的意味，像低声耳语一样。

Describes a sound or voice that is soft, low, and often secretive, as if speaking in a whisper.

1. Speaking softlyA2formal

   Speaking in a low, soft voice, often to avoid being overheard.

   低语的

   • The whispering students were asked to be quiet.
   • She heard a whispering voice from the next room.
   • The whispering crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.

   同义词hushedlowmurmuringmutteringquietsoftsotto vocesubdued

   反义词screamingshoutingyelling

2. Making a soft soundB1formal

   Producing a gentle, rustling or murmuring sound, like leaves or water.

   低语的

   • The whispering wind moved through the trees.
   • The whispering stream was a peaceful sound.
   • The whispering leaves created a calming atmosphere.

   同义词faintgentlelowmurmuringmutedrustlingsoftsoughingsusurrous

   反义词clamorousloudnoisyraucous

• 指低声说话的行为或声音，通常带有秘密、私密或柔和的意味。

A noun referring to the act or sound of speaking very softly, often in a secretive or private manner.

不可数

1. Soft speechA2formal

   The act of speaking very softly, often to avoid being overheard.

   耳语

   • The whispering in the library was distracting.
   • I could hear the whispering of the students behind me.
   • She leaned in and continued her whispering.

   同义词mumblemurmurmuttersusurrationundertonewhisper

   反义词screamingshoutingyelling

2. Rumor or gossipB1informal

   The act of spreading rumors or secret information.

   流言蜚语

   • There was a lot of whispering about the merger.
   • The whispering in the office suggested something was wrong.
   • He ignored the whispering and focused on his work.

   同义词gossiphearsayrumortalkwhisper

   反义词facttruth

3. Soft soundB2formal

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

   低语声

   • The whispering of the wind through the trees was calming.
   • I could hear the whispering of the river in the distance.
   • The whispering of the leaves signaled the coming storm.

   同义词murmurrustlerustlingsighsoughsusurrationsusurrusswish

• 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