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hiss

/hɪs/

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1 · v.

to make a long sharp sound like escaping air

发出嘶嘶声

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Steam began to hiss from the loose valve.
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蒸汽开始从松动的阀门处嘶嘶地冒出。
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Pronunciation: /hɪs/

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