“一声不吭”常见的英文表达有:
remain completely silent:强调持续保持完全安静的状态,不发出任何声音。
例句:He remained completely silent throughout the meeting.(整个会议期间,他一声不吭 。)
not say a word:侧重于表达没有说出一句话,突出沉默、没有言语交流这一状态。
例句:When asked about the incident, he didn't say a word.(当被问及这件事时,他一声不吭 。)
keep mum:较为口语化,意思是保持沉默、不声张。
例句:She kept mum about the surprise party.(关于这个惊喜派对,她一声不吭 。)