hiccup

noun

UK/ˈhɪk.ʌp/
US/ˈhɪk.ʌp/

Definitions of hiccup noun

sound(声音)

  1. Countable(可数名词)Usually plural(通常复数)

    A sudden, involuntary sound made in the throat, caused by a spasm of the diaphragm.

    打嗝;呃逆

difficulty(困难)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A minor problem or setback that causes a temporary delay or interruption.

    小问题;短暂的延误

    • We experienced a few hiccups at the start of the project, but everything is running smoothly now.

      我们在项目开始时遇到了一些小问题,但现在一切都很顺利。

    • There were some minor hiccups during the rollout of the new system, but we resolved them quickly.

      新系统推出时出现了一些小问题,但我们很快就解决了。

    • Despite a few hiccups, the event was a great success overall.

      尽管出现了一些小问题,但这次活动总体上非常成功。

Phrases of hiccup noun

  • the hiccups

    A series of involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, causing a sudden intake of breath that is often followed by a sharp sound.

    连续呃逆

    She drank a large glass of water, hoping to stop the hiccups.

    她喝了一大杯水,希望能停止打嗝。

verb

UK/ˈhɪk.ʌp/
US/ˈhɪk.ʌp/

Definitions of hiccup verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To make a hiccup sound.

    打嗝;呃逆

    • He was eating too fast and started hiccuping uncontrollably.

      他吃得太快,开始无法控制地打嗝。

    • She started hiccuping after taking a big gulp of ice water.

      她喝了一大口冰水后开始打嗝。

    • He suddenly started hiccuping on stage, which slightly interrupted his speech.

      他演讲时突然开始打嗝,稍微打断了他的演讲。