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Humming Meaning in English

word · lemma: hum

/ˈhəmɪŋ/
HUH-ming
/hˈʌmɪŋ/
HUH-ming

释义

Making a low, continuous sound, like a person singing a tune softly without words, or like the soft noise made by bees or machines.

用法与细微差别

Can describe singing gently without words or a soft, consistent background noise (like a fridge or bees). Often appears as 'humming a tune' or 'the humming of'. Don't confuse with 'singing' (with words) or 'buzzing' (louder, sharper sound).

例句

She is humming her favorite song.

basic

The fridge is humming in the kitchen.

basic

I heard bees humming outside the window.

basic

He walked down the street, humming happily to himself.

natural

There was a soft humming in the background of the recording.

natural

I find humming while working helps me concentrate.

natural