单词 | exclaim |
释义 | ex·claim I. intransitive verb 1. < exclaimed with wonder as the view unfolded > < exclaiming over the compactness of the trailer > < exclaimed in delight > 2. < exclaim against oppression > < exclaimed furiously upon the wickedness of the plot > transitive verb < powers of air whose tongues exclaim dominion — R.P.Warren > Synonyms: < “Oh, the troubles of the young!” her mother exclaimed — Irving Bacheller > < “Well done!” the instructor exclaimed > cry and cry (out) stress loud, exclamatory tones < “I forbid you!” cried my master — W.J.Locke > < as we drove past, a man cried out that the road ahead was washed out > ejaculate usually stresses sudden, forceful, and abrupt utterance as from astonishment, sudden delight, or great disgust < striding up and down in front of her and ejaculating horrible oaths — W.J.Locke > < shook his head, and ejaculated, “Whew! Whew! Whew!” as though he were overcome with disgust — V.G.Heiser > < “Fifty thousand! My goodness gracious me!” ejaculated Mrs. Berry in flattering accents — George Meredith > blurt (out) is similar to ejaculate but puts more stress upon the impulsiveness of the remark, suggesting an irresistible, often naïve, compulsion to speak < security officers reported overhearing him blurt out secret information — Time > < stung by his reproaches, I blurted out that he had no right to talk to me, even in fun, in such a way — W.H.Hudson †1922 > < wished to blurt out his indignation — Joseph Conrad > snort implies explosive utterance resembling a snort, motivated by contempt, scorn, or indignation < “Running away, and leaving Johnnie to take the blame!” he snorted in disgust at himself — Rex Ingamells > < “Talk of his successful son”, snorted my father, whom I had fairly roused. “He is not fit to black his father's boots” — Samuel Butler †1902 > < snorted with disdain at such vulgarity — C.S.Forester > II. archaic |
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