crickets

名词 n. 感叹词 intj.
中文释义
英 /ˈkɹɪk.ɪts/    美 /ˈkɹɪk.ɪts/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. plural of cricket. form-of,plural
  2. Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication. Canada,US,figuratively,humorous,often
    — to hear crickets
感叹词 intj.
  1. Expressing mild annoyance or surprise.
    — Seraphina. You have more money, Betsy, than you will know how to spend; all your own. / Betsy. Oh, gracious! Won't I have as much dinner as I can eat every day! / Mrs. Green. Yes, my love, you can have everything you wish for. / Betsy. Oh, crickets!

词汇关系

相关词
stridulation

词源

词源 1
Sense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (otherwise) complete quiet.
词源 2
See Jiminy Cricket.
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