whisper

低声说、耳语、窃窃私语

She whispered something in his ear and then walked away.

她在他耳边低声说了些话，然后就走开了。

沙沙作响、发出低微声响文学用法

The wind whispered through the tall grass at dusk.

黄昏时分，风吹过高高的草丛，发出沙沙声。

传言、私下议论常用被动

It is whispered that the manager will resign next month.

外界私下传言，经理下个月就要辞职。

耳语、低语、悄悄话

He spoke in a whisper so the baby would not wake up.

他用很低的声音说话，以免把宝宝吵醒。

谣言、传闻常用复数

There are whispers that the factory will close by June.

有传闻说这家工厂六月前就会关闭。

沙沙声、细微声响

We heard only the whisper of leaves outside the window.

我们只听见窗外树叶的沙沙声。

一丝、一点点

There was a whisper of doubt in her voice.

她的语气里带著一丝怀疑。