Mouthed Meaning in English
word · lemma: mouth
释义
If someone 'mouthed' something, they moved their lips as if saying a word, but often without making a sound, or spoke in a way that wasn't meant to be clearly heard.
用法与细微差别
Used in storytelling, description, and reporting speech. Often followed by what was mouthed ('She mouthed "sorry"'). Can also refer to people speaking words insincerely or just moving lips, not actually speaking aloud. Not the same as 'whispered', which involves making a quiet sound.
例句
She mouthed the words 'thank you' across the room.
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The boy mouthed something, but I couldn't hear him.
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He mouthed the answer during the test to help his friend.
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She just mouthed an apology instead of saying it out loud.
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I mouthed 'Call me' when no one was looking.
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Sometimes, politicians just mouthed promises without meaning them.
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