booing

booing — verb

1. to make long, loud "boo" sounds to show that you strongly dislike a performance,

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

to make long, loud "boo" sounds to show that you strongly dislike a performance, decision, or speaker.

例句

Fans were booing loudly when the referee ended the match early.

booing when + event shows public disapproval

Several parents began booing the comic after his rude joke.

booing + person directly

同義詞
  • jeer

    often includes shouted insults as well as hostile noise

  • hiss

    focuses on the sharp s-s-s sound of disapproval

  • heckle

    usually means interrupting a speaker with mocking comments

反義詞
  • cheer

    shows support or pleasure instead of dislike

  • applaud

    focuses on clapping to show approval

文法句型

be booing + person or thing

be booing at + person

be booing when + event happens

用法筆記

Often used for crowds at games, concerts, or public speeches. Use a direct object when the person or thing receives the protest, or use 'at' when you are describing the reaction more generally.

常見錯誤

❌The crowd was booing to the mayor.
✅The crowd was booing the mayor.' or 'The crowd was booing at the mayor.
💡use a direct object or 'at', not 'to'.

booing — noun