| 释义 |
harrumph Chiefly U.S.|hæˈrʌmf|
Also harrump.
[Imitative.]
A guttural sound made by clearing the throat. Also fig. So as v., to make this sound; to speak in a rasping or guttural voice; to make a comment implying disapproval.
1936‘J. Tey’ Shilling for Candles iv. 34 ‘Howdyudo. Harrump!’ He cleared his throat. 1941Time 16 June 29/2 This touching appeal evoked a harrumph from the New York Times. 1942N.Y. Herald Tribune Books 11 Jan. 13 He seems to be a figure of fun, with his..fairly continuous harrumphing. 1943Time 11 Oct. 86 The State Department harrumphed and other U.S. oil companies stood on their legal, unenforceable rights. 1957Ibid. 2 Sept. 23/2 Harrumphed one official: ‘The best way of putting it would be to say at this point we are tolerant of Dr. Nkrumah's actions.’ 1965G. McInnes Road to Gundagai ii. 33 The Captain harrumphed. 1967New Yorker 25 Feb. 99 My goodness, Henry, you're much too young to be going har-rumph, har-rumph all the time! 1970Times Lit. Suppl. 29 Jan. 113 Across the room he'd go, singing and harrumphing. |
