to whistle
01
口笛を吹く
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
例
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
少年は祖父を見て口笛を吹く方法を学びました。
She could n't help but whistle in amazement at the breathtaking view.
彼女は息をのむような景色に驚き、思わず口笛を吹いた。
02
口笛を吹く, 笛を鳴らす
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
例
The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point.
やかんは水が沸点に達すると鳴り始めました。
She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
彼女は何マイルも離れたところから列車の汽笛を聞くことができ、その到着を知らせていた。
03
口笛を吹く, 笛を鳴らす
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
例
He whistled for the waiter to bring the check after finishing dinner.
彼は夕食を終えた後、ウェイターに請求書を持ってくるように口笛を吹いた。
She quickly whistled for the team to start the play.
彼女はチームにプレーを開始するように素早く笛を吹いた。
04
口笛を吹く
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
例
He began to whistle a cheerful tune while walking down the street.
彼は道を歩きながら、陽気な曲を口笛で吹き始めた。
Sarah whistled a catchy melody while doing household chores.
サラは家事をしながら覚えやすいメロディーを口笛で吹いた。
05
口笛を吹く, ヒューヒュー鳴る
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
例
The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold.
風が窓の隙間を通り抜けて口笛を吹き、家を寒く感じさせた。
As the arrow flew by, it whistled through the air, signaling its speed.
矢が飛んでいくと、それは空気中で口笛を吹くように音を立て、その速度を示しました。
Whistle
01
a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown
例
The child plays a tune on a metal whistle.
He learned a song on a wooden whistle.
02
the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention
例
The lifeguard 's whistle alerts swimmers to danger.
She gives a whistle to call the dog.
03
笛, 警笛
a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains
例
The engineer sounded the whistle to alert workers on the tracks of the approaching train.
エンジニアは、近づいてくる列車を線路上の作業員に知らせるために警笛を鳴らした。
During the night, the piercing whistle could be heard from miles away, signaling the train's presence.
夜の間、列車の存在を知らせる、何マイルも先から聞こえる鋭い笛の音が聞こえた。
04
ホイッスル, 笛
a small, handheld device used to produce a high-pitched sound when blown into, often used for communication, signaling, or as a toy for play and fun
例
The referee blew the whistle to stop the game after a foul was committed.
審判は反則の後、ゲームを止めるためにホイッスルを吹きました。
She carried a whistle with her while hiking in case of emergencies.
彼女は緊急時に備えてハイキング中にホイッスルを持ち歩いていました。
05
a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening
例
The wind makes a whistle through the chimney.
The car 's tires produce a whistle on the wet road.
