英语词汇“hoot”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Verb We could hear an owl hooting in the woods. I hooted at the car in front of me. The crowd booed and hooted when it was announced that the show was canceled. The crowd hooted its disapproval. The speaker was hooted off the platform by a small group of protesters. Noun The announcement was met with hoots of derision. the courtroom erupted in hoots of laughter upon hearing the witness's sarcastic retort to the lawyer's arrogant remark See More

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This creative owl will give your visitors something to hoot about!

Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Now the teens hoot in the night somewhere past the spruce, down in the pool house.

Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 That leaves Keaton to hoot and flail and fall into swimming pools for the next 80 minutes, and possibly find true love.

Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Kerrigan asks the audience, who hoot and holler in enthusiastic response.

Audra Heinrichs, ELLE, 19 Feb. 2022 People would hoot and holler at her and sometimes throw things.

Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2021 People would hoot and holler at her and sometimes throw things.

Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2021 People will want to see those on the screen together and hoot and holler.

Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2021 People would hoot and holler at her and sometimes throw things.

Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2021

Noun

Dan Aykroyd, one of the stars of the top-grossing film of 1984, Ghostbusters, and Bette Midler, who was between hits at the time, but is always a hoot, co-hosted the first VMAs.

Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Plus a Simmons-Jimmy Butler reunion could be a hoot.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022 Mississippi State coach and former Texas Tech funnyman Mike Leach is always a tune-in, of course, and Saban is routinely a hoot.

Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 17 July 2022 Late spring events this week include the return of the UFO Festival in McMinnville (always a hoot), as well as several live classical music performances, and a contemporary and classical ballet presentation.

oregonlive, 11 May 2022 Even without that deeper layer of introspection, Loot is a hoot.

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 June 2022 The good news is that the whole kit and kaboodle are a hoot to consider.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 May 2022 But for those wishing to see Ukraine in a gentler—if not exactly flattering—light, the first season of Servant of the People is now streaming on Netflix, and it’s a hoot.

David Klion, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2022 Toni diBuono and Debra Cardona as Mrs. Brice’s poker buddies are a hoot.

Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English houten, of imitative origin

Interjection

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Interjection

1540, in the meaning defined above

单词	hoot
释义	hoot 1 of 3 verb ˈhüt hooted; hooting; hoots intransitive verb 1 : to shout or laugh usually derisively 2 : to make the natural throat noise of an owl or a similar cry 3 : to make a loud clamorous mechanical sound transitive verb 1 : to assail or drive out by hooting hooted down the speaker 2 : to express or utter with hoots hooted their disapproval hoot 2 of 3 noun 1 : a sound of hooting especially : the cry of an owl 2 : a minimum amount or degree : the least bit don't give a hoot 3 : something or someone amusing the play is a real hoot hooty ˈhü-tē adjective hoot 3 of 3 interjection ˈhüt variants or hoots ˈhüts chiefly Scotland —used to express impatience, dissatisfaction, or objection Synonyms Noun cry holler howl shout whoop yell yowl See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb We could hear an owl hooting in the woods. I hooted at the car in front of me. The crowd booed and hooted when it was announced that the show was canceled. The crowd hooted its disapproval. The speaker was hooted off the platform by a small group of protesters. Noun The announcement was met with hoots of derision. the courtroom erupted in hoots of laughter upon hearing the witness's sarcastic retort to the lawyer's arrogant remark See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb This creative owl will give your visitors something to hoot about! Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Now the teens hoot in the night somewhere past the spruce, down in the pool house. Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 That leaves Keaton to hoot and flail and fall into swimming pools for the next 80 minutes, and possibly find true love. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Kerrigan asks the audience, who hoot and holler in enthusiastic response. Audra Heinrichs, ELLE, 19 Feb. 2022 People would hoot and holler at her and sometimes throw things. Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2021 People would hoot and holler at her and sometimes throw things. Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2021 People will want to see those on the screen together and hoot and holler. Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2021 People would hoot and holler at her and sometimes throw things. Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2021 Noun Dan Aykroyd, one of the stars of the top-grossing film of 1984, Ghostbusters, and Bette Midler, who was between hits at the time, but is always a hoot, co-hosted the first VMAs. Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Plus a Simmons-Jimmy Butler reunion could be a hoot. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022 Mississippi State coach and former Texas Tech funnyman Mike Leach is always a tune-in, of course, and Saban is routinely a hoot. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 17 July 2022 Late spring events this week include the return of the UFO Festival in McMinnville (always a hoot), as well as several live classical music performances, and a contemporary and classical ballet presentation. oregonlive, 11 May 2022 Even without that deeper layer of introspection, Loot is a hoot. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 June 2022 The good news is that the whole kit and kaboodle are a hoot to consider. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 May 2022 But for those wishing to see Ukraine in a gentler—if not exactly flattering—light, the first season of Servant of the People is now streaming on Netflix, and it’s a hoot. David Klion, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2022 Toni diBuono and Debra Cardona as Mrs. Brice’s poker buddies are a hoot. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English houten, of imitative origin Interjection origin unknown First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Interjection 1540, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing hoot care a hoot give a hoot hoot down care a hoot give a hoot hoot down Kids Definition hoot 1 of 2 verb ˈhüt hooted; hooting 1 : to utter a loud shout or laugh … Henry hooted as Scooter sheepishly untangled himself from his bicycle. Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins 2 : to make the noise of an owl or a similar cry 3 : to express by hoots The crowd hooted disapproval. hoot 2 of 2 noun 1 : the sound made by an owl 2 : a loud laugh or shout 3 : the least bit She doesn't care a hoot about sports. hoot 1 of 2 noun 1 as in shout a loud vocal expression of strong emotion the courtroom erupted in hoots of laughter upon hearing the witness's sarcastic retort to the lawyer's arrogant remark Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shout howl scream holler cry squeal yell shriek whoop roar yowl screech shrill squeak yelp interjection bellow bawl ejaculation clamor outcry wail squall caterwaul plaint Antonyms & Near Antonyms murmur mutter whisper gasp mumble whimper 2 as in snort a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval he ignored the hoots and jeers coming from the back of the crowd and kept on speaking until he'd had his say Synonyms & Similar Words snort sneer boo snicker smirk jeer catcall razz hiss whistle bird taunt jibe snigger raspberry gibe Bronx cheer put-down Antonyms & Near Antonyms cheer applause clapping 3 as in damn the smallest amount or part imaginable I don't give a hoot whether you want to go or not—you're going Synonyms & Similar Words damn whit lick little whoop shred darn bit fig jot syllable iota durn modicum hint diddly-squat rap tittle ghost squat bubkes diddly touch bupkes beans continental doodly-squat glimmer pin doodley-squat bupkus speck ounce smidgen sprinkling ray semblance mite trace scruple spot scrap suspicion particle smidgeon peanuts smidgin nip smidge streak ace crumb skosh snap strain shade dab shadow driblet 4 as in laugh someone or something that is very funny that stand-up comic is a hoot Synonyms & Similar Words laugh scream riot joke knee-slapper gag sight howler witticism wisecrack quip boner sally crack waggery pleasantry jest caution Antonyms & Near Antonyms downer bummer hoot 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to shout Synonyms & Similar Words shout holler whoop howl crow roar yowl bellow ah bleat ooh blunder exclaim leak aah blat ejaculate interject bolt cry (out) blurt (out) 2 as in to jeer Synonyms & Similar Words jeer snort insult laugh gibe ridicule jibe deride mock catcall sniff sneer snicker snigger smile disdain decry despise scorn pooh tease taunt ride razz torment disparage heckle jive belittle pooh-pooh rib put down bad-mouth scoff (at)
随便看	the big leagues the big one the big question the big screen the big time the Bill of Rights the birch the birds and the bees the black arts the black death the blahs the blame game the blind the blind leading the blind the blood drained from someone's face the bloody hell the blue the blues the boards the body politic the bomb the bonds of holy matrimony the book the boondocks the boonies

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