whew
FREQ #5814
n. 吹哨声 interj. 哟
发音
US
/hwjuː/
词形变化
whews
三单
whewing
现在分词
whewed
过去式
whewed
过去分词
别名
wheugh
whooey
释义与例句
v.
-
1.
To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.
苏格兰 英国 方言 -
1.
To bustle about.
英国 方言 不及物
interj.
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1.
An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
(from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton!
(from intense concern) Whew! Thank goodness youʼre safe! I thought something terrible had happened to you!
(from fear of being seen) Whew! That cop didnʼt see me! That was a close call!
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2.
An expression of amazement or surprise.