hum
- IPA[həm]
美式
- make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee；sing with closed lips
- a low, steady continuous sound；an unwanted low-frequency noise in an amplifier caused by variation of electric current, especially the alternating frequency of the power lines.
verb: hum, 3rd person present: hums, gerund or present participle: humming, past tense: hummed, past participle: hummed
- 釋義
- 相關詞
動詞
- 1. make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee the computers hummed 同義詞
- ▪ sing with closed lips he hummed softly to himself she was humming a cheerful tune 同義詞
- ▪ (of a place) be filled with a low, steady continuous sound the room hummed with an expectant murmur
- 2. informal be in a state of great activity the repair shops are humming as the tradesmen set about their various tasks 同義詞 反義詞
- 3. British informal smell unpleasant when the wind drops this stuff really hums 同義詞
名詞
- 1. a low, steady continuous sound the hum of insects a low hum of conversation
- ▪ an unwanted low-frequency noise in an amplifier caused by variation of electric current, especially the alternating frequency of the power lines.
- a children's top which makes a humming noise as it spins.
Oxford Dictionary
- used to express boredom or resignation.
- boring: a ho-hum script
Oxford American Dictionary
- used to express boredom or resignation.
- boring: a ho-hum script
Oxford Dictionary
- a South African brandy-based liqueur made with naartjies (mandarin oranges).
Oxford Dictionary
- hesitate; be indecisive
Oxford Dictionary
- 更多解釋
- IPA[hʌm]
英式
- make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee: the computers hummed
- a low, steady continuous sound: the hum of insects a low hum of conversation
Oxford Dictionary
- IPA[hʌm]
英式
- used to express hesitation or dissent: ‘Ah, hum, Elsie, isn't it?’ ‘Hum. How long did you invite her for?’
Oxford Dictionary
- IPA[həm]
美式
- used to express hesitation or dissent: “Ah, hum, Elaine, isn't it?”
Oxford American Dictionary
