whisper in sb's ear; speak privately
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to draw close to someone's ear and speak in a low voice; to whisper
Often used in literary or narrative contexts to describe intimate, secretive, or discreet communication.
Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
fù附
ěr耳
tán谈
le了
jǐ几
jù句
。
The two of them whispered to each other for a few moments.
Tā她
fù附
ěr耳
dī低
yǔ语
，
shēng生
pà怕
bié别
rén人
tīng听
jiàn见
。
She whispered in his ear, afraid that others might overhear.
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Lǎo老
bǎn板
fù附
ěr耳
duì对
mì秘
shū书
jiāo交
dài代
le了
rèn任
wu务
。
The boss whispered instructions to his secretary.