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. 1.

    To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.

    苏格兰 英国 方言
  2. 1.

    To bustle about.

    英国 方言 不及物
interj.
  1. 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!

  2. 2.

    An expression of amazement or surprise.

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