titters

英 [ˈtɪtəz] 美 [ˈtɪtərz]

v.  (尤指紧张或尴尬地)傻笑,嗤嗤地笑,窃笑
n.  短促而神经质的笑
titter的第三人称单数和复数



柯林斯词典

  1. VERB (尤指窘迫时)干笑,傻笑,窃笑,哧哧地笑
    If someone titters, they give a short nervous laugh, especially when they are embarrassed about something.
    1. Mention sex therapy and most people will titter in embarrassment.
      提及性治疗,大多数人会尴尬地偷笑。
    2. Titter is also a noun.
    3. Mollie gave an uneasy little titter.
      莫莉不自在地轻声干笑了一下。

双语例句

  1. But what do titters communicate?
    哧哧的笑声传达的是什么呢?
  2. They got only blushes, ejaculations, tremors, and titters, in return for their importunity. We banded ourselves together, some boldly, some in jest and some almost in fear.
    她们只是用脸红、惊叫、颤抖和傻笑来回答他们的要求。大伙抱成一团,但有的大胆、有的嬉笑戏谑,有几个却心惊胆颤。