ahem
interj
(used in writing to indicate the noise made when clearing the throat, esp to get sb's attention, express disapproval or gain time 书面语中用以表示清嗓子的声音, 尤用以引人注意, 表示不以为然或用以赢得时间)
Ahem, might I make a suggestion? 啊哼, 我可以提个建议吗?
🗣️ 情景例句
It's Linda from the animal shelter.
是动物收容所的Linda。
If you have cows you have to get up early to do the milking.
如果你有奶牛,你不得不早起挤奶。
He wore a small black hat, very wide trousers, a moustache and carried a stick that he swung in the air as he walked.