to whistle
01
吹口哨
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
例子
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
男孩通过观察他的祖父学会了如何吹口哨。
She could n't help but whistle in amazement at the breathtaking view.
面对令人惊叹的景色，她忍不住吹口哨表示惊讶。
02
吹口哨, 鸣笛
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
例子
The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point.
当水达到沸点时，水壶开始鸣叫。
She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
她能从几英里外听到火车的汽笛声，标志着它的到来。
03
吹口哨, 鸣笛
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
例子
He whistled for the waiter to bring the check after finishing dinner.
他吹口哨叫服务员在吃完晚饭后拿来账单。
She quickly whistled for the team to start the play.
她迅速吹哨让团队开始比赛。
04
吹口哨
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
例子
He began to whistle a cheerful tune while walking down the street.
他一边走在街上，一边开始吹口哨，吹出一首欢快的曲子。
Sarah whistled a catchy melody while doing household chores.
莎拉在做家务时吹口哨哼唱了一首 catchy 的旋律。
05
吹口哨, 呼啸
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
例子
The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold.
风从窗户的裂缝中呼啸而过，使房子感到寒冷。
As the arrow flew by, it whistled through the air, signaling its speed.
当箭飞过时，它在空气中呼啸，标志着它的速度。
Whistle
01
a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown
例子
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
例子
The lifeguard 's whistle alerts swimmers to danger.
She gives a whistle to call the dog.
03
哨子, 汽笛
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
例子
The engineer sounded the whistle to alert workers on the tracks of the approaching train.
工程师吹响了哨子，以提醒轨道上的工人火车即将到来。
During the night, the piercing whistle could be heard from miles away, signaling the train's presence.
在夜间，尖锐的汽笛声可以从几英里外听到，标志着火车的存在。
04
哨子, 口哨
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
例子
The referee blew the whistle to stop the game after a foul was committed.
裁判在犯规后吹响了哨子以停止比赛。
She carried a whistle with her while hiking in case of emergencies.
她在徒步旅行时随身携带了一个哨子以防紧急情况。
05
a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening
例子
The wind makes a whistle through the chimney.
The car 's tires produce a whistle on the wet road.
