哑
mute; hoarse; misfire
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
mute; unable to speak
neutralRefers to permanent or long-term inability to speak due to illness, injury, or congenital condition
He was born mute and needs to communicate with sign language.
This drama tells the story of a mime artist.
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Facing the teacher's question, he was speechless and could not answer.
Schools for the deaf and mute specialize in teaching hearing-impaired and mute children.
That child developed mutism after a high fever.
adjective
hoarse; sore-throated
neutralDescribes temporary voice loss or rough, unclear speech due to strain, illness, or irritation
He has a cold and his throat is hoarse and he cannot speak clearly.
He shouted for an entire afternoon and his throat went hoarse.
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The teacher overused her voice and her speech became hoarse.
He drank a cup of warm water to soothe his hoarse throat.
The hoarse singing made this folk song feel more story-driven.
adjective
misfire; dud
neutralUsed specifically for ammunition or explosives that fail to detonate or fire properly
Several misfired shells appeared on the battlefield, delaying the attack pace.
There are many dud bullets in this batch of ammunition that need to be replaced promptly.
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The soldiers are checking for misfired shells to prevent accidental explosions.
Two cannons experienced misfire failures during this drill.
The old hunter told us not to approach a misfired shell rashly.