Hisses Meaning in English
word · lemma: hiss
ˈhɪsɪz
HISS-iz
hˈɪsɪz
HISS-iz
释义
Makes a sharp, continuous 's' sound, like a snake or escaping steam. It is often used for animals or to describe a sound made to express disapproval.
用法与细微差别
'Hiss' is onomatopoeic (sounds like what it describes). Used most for snakes, cats, or steam. Can also describe crowds expressing disapproval ('the crowd hisses'). Not for whispering.
Spanish: siseaPortuguese (BR): sibilaPortuguese (PT): sibilaChinese (Simplified): 嘶嘶声Chinese (Traditional): 嘶嘶聲Hindi: फुफकारता हैArabic: يهمس بصوت صفيرBengali: ফোঁসফোঁস করেRussian: шипитJapanese: シューッと音を立てるVietnamese: rít lênKorean: 쉿쉿 소리를 내다 - 쉬익거리다Turkish: tıslamakUrdu: پھسکارناIndonesian: mendesis
例句
The snake hisses when it feels threatened.
basic
The cat hisses at the dog.
basic
Steam hisses from the pipe.
basic
She hisses at her brother to be quiet during the movie.
natural
The audience hisses when the villain appears on stage.
natural
My tea kettle hisses loudly when the water is boiling.
natural