hum

noun

UK/hʌm/
US/hʌm/

Definitions of hum noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    a continuous, low-pitched sound

    持續且低沉的噪音;嗡嗡聲

    • Because our house is located near a main road, we can hear the constant hum of traffic.

      因為我們的房子位於主幹道附近,我們可以聽到持續的交通嗡嗡聲。

    • This computer emits an irritating hum.

      這台電腦發出令人煩躁的嗡嗡聲。

    • The hum of the factory could be heard in the nearby town.

      工廠的嗡嗡聲在附近的城鎮都能聽到。

verb

UK/hʌm/
US/hʌm/

Definitions of hum verb

sound(聲音)

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to produce a continuous, low-pitched sound

    發出持續低沉的聲音,嗡嗡作響

    • The air conditioner was humming in the background.

      空調在背景中嗡嗡作響。

    • The engine emitted a low hum.

      引擎發出了低沉的嗡嗡聲。

    • The transformer started to hum as I approached it.

      當我靠近變壓器時,它開始嗡嗡作響。

  2. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to sing a tune with closed lips

    哼(曲子)

    • She was humming a tune as she cooked in the kitchen.

      她在廚房做飯時哼著一首曲子。

    • He had a habit of humming quietly when he was thinking.

      他有個習慣,在思考時會輕輕地哼歌。

    • She hummed a cheerful melody, which made her feel happy.

      她哼著一首歡快的旋律,這讓她感到開心。

activity(活動)

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)informal(非正式)

    to be full of activity, excitement, or noise

    忙碌;喧鬧

    • The city was humming with activity during the festival.

      節日期間,整個城市都充滿了忙碌的活動。

    • The stadium was humming with the crowd during the game.

      比賽期間,體育場內充滿了觀眾的喧鬧聲。

    • The market is always humming with activity in the morning.

      早上,市場總是充滿了忙碌的活動。