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Hooted Meaning in English

word · lemma: hoot

ˈhutɪd
HOO-tid
hˈuːtɪd
HOO-tid

释义

Made a loud sound like an owl, or used a horn (like a car horn) to make a sharp noise.

用法与细微差别

Often used for the sound owls make ('the owl hooted'), but also for vehicles honking. In conversation, 'hooted with laughter' can mean laughed loudly. Formal or literary for animals; casual for car horns.

例句

The owl hooted in the dark forest.

basic

The car hooted at the corner.

basic

She hooted loudly to warn them.

basic

People hooted when the joke was told.

natural

The crowd hooted their disapproval at the speaker.

natural

He hooted at his friend as he drove past.

natural