“轻声低语”常见的英文表达有 whisper(动词或名词)、speak in a low/soft voice 或 murmur(动词或名词) 。具体用法如下:
whisper:既可以作动词,也可以作名词,强调以很低的声音说话,生怕他人听到。
动词例句:They were whispering to each other in the corner.(他们在角落里轻声低语。)
名词例句:I heard a whisper from behind.(我听到身后有轻声低语。)
speak in a low/soft voice:这是一个短语表达,描述说话声音轻柔、低沉。
例句:She always speaks in a low voice so as not to disturb others.(她总是轻声低语,以免打扰到别人。)
murmur:作动词时,指小声、含糊不清地说;作名词时,指小声的说话声或低语声。
动词例句:He murmured something under his breath.(他轻声低语,自言自语。)
名词例句:There was a murmur of approval from the crowd.(人群中传来一阵赞同的轻声低语。)