Hiccup
['hɪkʌp] or ['hɪkəp]
解释:
(noun.) (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; 'how do you cure the hiccups?'.
(verb.) breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; 'When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water'.
埃罗尔校对--From WordNet
解释:
n. the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is spasmodically closed: the sound caused by this—also but erroneously Hic′cough.—v.i. to be affected with hiccup.—v.t. to say with a hiccup:—pr.p. hicc′upping; pa.p. hicc′upped.—adj. Hicc′upy marked by hiccups.
弗洛整理
例句:
- Don't make me laugh, Pussum, it gives me the hiccup. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
- I believe it has cured my hiccup! 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
- Do you think if I drink water it would take off this hiccup? 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
- Jos kissed his hand to them as they retreated, and hiccupped out Bless you! 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
整理:梅