The Open Dictionary

ahem

感嘆詞

UK/əˈhəm/
US/əˈhəm/

定義 ahem 感嘆詞

  1. Used to represent a soft cough, often to express slight embarrassment, amusement, doubt, or disapproval, or to attract someone's attention.

    • "Ahem," he cleared his throat, "Shall we begin the meeting?"

    • She gave a fake cough, "ahem," to hint he should stop singing.

    • "Ahem," the manager said, "I think we need to reconsider this budget."