the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
例句
用作感叹词 (int.)
Ahem, might I make a suggestion? 啊哼, 我可以提个建议吗?
Colin cleared his throat, "Ahem!" 科林清了清嗓子，“嗯哼！”
Ahem, of course it's me, Grandma. 嗯,当然是我,奶奶。
Ahem... Can I say how truly sorry I am about that, Cyrus. 啊哈...对于那些我真的很抱歉
Ahem, I wonder if I can raise this problem with you now. 呃哼，我现在能否向您提及这问题。
美
[ə'hem]
