Hos Meaning in English
word · lemma: ho
释义
A very informal, old-fashioned shout to get someone’s attention, often used in stories or calling out to someone from a distance. Also used playfully or in folk songs.
用法与细微差别
Rare in modern English; mostly found in classic literature, folk tales, or as a playful, old-timey call. Never used formally. May appear in expressions like "Land ho!" (spotting land at sea) or "Heave ho!" (group effort). Not interchangeable with "hey" in everyday speech.
例句
Suddenly, he called out, "Hos! Who goes there?"
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The pirate shouted, "Hos! Lower the sails!"
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In the old story, the king often yelled "Hos!" to summon his guards.
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You might hear "hos!" in pirate movies, but no one says it nowadays.
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The sailors all cried, "Land, hos!" when they finally saw land.
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If you use "hos!" with your friends, they’ll probably just laugh and tease you.
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