to sing
01
唱歌
to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song
Intransitive
Transitive: to sing a tune
例子
At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.
在卡拉OK之夜，每个人都有机会唱歌。
During the car ride, they sang to keep themselves entertained.
在乘车途中，他们唱歌以自娱自乐。
02
唱歌, 鸣叫
(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds
Intransitive
例子
The morning began with the birds singing softly in the trees.
早晨以鸟儿在树上轻柔地歌唱开始。
The sparrows sang from the rooftops, filling the air with their sweet tunes.
麻雀从屋顶上歌唱，用它们甜美的曲调充满了空气。
03
吹口哨, 唱歌
to produce a high-pitched whistling noise
Intransitive
例子
The wind sang through the trees, creating a haunting, high-pitched whistle.
风歌唱着穿过树林，发出一种令人毛骨悚然的高音口哨声。
The kettle began to sing, releasing a high-pitched whistle as the water boiled.
水壶开始唱歌，水沸腾时发出高音调的哨声。
04
唱歌, 告密
to provide information or report on someone's illegal activities to the authorities
Intransitive
例子
After being arrested, she chose to sing and tell the police about the plan.
被捕后，她选择唱歌并告诉警方这个计划。
He had no choice but to sing, hoping his cooperation would lead to a lighter sentence.
他别无选择，只能唱歌，希望他的合作能带来更轻的判决。
