| 释义 |
whoompf, int. (n.)|hwʊm(p)f|
Also whoomph, etc.
[Echoic.]
(Expressing) a sudden, violent rushing sound, as when a quantity of flammable material bursts into flame. Cf. the synonymous woomph int. (n., adv.)
1958‘W. Henry’ Seven Men at Mimbres Springs xv. 170 Then whoomff! land on it with all fours. 1962John o' London's 6 Dec. 527/2 The whole place goes up in flames.., whoomph. 1973D. Lees Rape of Quiet Town vii. 122 A rending crash of metal and a whoompf of flame. 1983J. Mann No Man's Island xi. 145 Check for gas leaks. Light a match and—whoomph. |