"pipe up" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 突然開口

Definition

突然開始說話，通常指之前一直沉默或沒有參與對話的人突然插話。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非正式用語，形容某人突然插話或開始說話，常帶有意外或打斷的意味。與管子或音樂無關。

Examples

Suddenly, Tim piped up with a question.

突然，蒂姆**突然開口**問了一個問題。

The quiet student finally piped up in class.

那個安靜的學生終於在課堂上**突然開口**說話。

No one spoke until Jane piped up with her idea.

沒人說話，直到簡**突然開口**說出她的想法。

I was about to leave when Sam piped up and asked for help.

我正要離開，這時薩姆**突然開口**請求幫助。

Someone in the back piped up with, "Do we get a lunch break?"

後排有人**突然開口**問：「我們有午休嗎？」

Nobody was saying anything until Mia piped up, breaking the silence.

大家都不說話，直到米婭**突然開口**打破沉默。