buzzing
/bʌz/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈʌzɪŋ] /bʌz/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈʌzɪŋ] /ˈbəz How to pronounce buzz (audio)/ (ame, mw)
buzzing — verb
- buzzingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- buzzings3rd person singular
- buzzinging-ing form
- buzzingedpast simple
1. When an insect or a piece of equipment buzzes, it produces a steady low sound th
When an insect or a piece of equipment buzzes, it produces a steady low sound that continues without changing.
A fly buzzed around Hiro's head while he tried to finish his homework.
insect + buzz + around [person/place]
The old refrigerator buzzes loudly every time the motor starts.
machine + buzzes
Hannah could hear bees buzzing inside the hollow tree trunk.
Imran's phone buzzed quietly on the table during the exam.
文法句型
buzz
buzz + adverb/preposition
2. To push a small electric button near a door or gate to tell someone you are outs
To push a small electric button near a door or gate to tell someone you are outside and want to come in.
When Kasia arrived at the apartment building, she buzzed and waited for an answer.
buzz (intransitive) at entrance
Reuben buzzed the security desk twice before a guard came to the door.
buzz + [place] (transitive)
The delivery driver buzzed the office from the street door but no one responded.
Visitors must buzz at the security gate before entering the office complex.
- ring
more general — can mean ringing a bell or phone, not only an electric buzzer
文法句型
buzz (intransitive)
buzz + place/person (transitive)
用法筆記
This sense can be used with or without an object. With an object, you name the place or person you are signalling ('buzz the office', 'buzz the landlord').
3. To let a visitor into a locked building by pressing a switch that releases the d
To let a visitor into a locked building by pressing a switch that releases the door lock, usually after they have signalled from outside.
Lucía pressed the intercom button to buzz her guest into the building.
buzz + [someone] + into [place]
The receptionist buzzed Rania through the security door without asking for ID.
Hassan forgot his keys, so his roommate had to buzz him in from upstairs.
A security guard buzzed a repair worker through the back entrance of the bank.
文法句型
buzz + someone + in
buzz + someone + through
用法筆記
Typically used with the particle 'in' or 'through' after the object. The object is the person being let in.
常見錯誤
4. To move from one thing to another very quickly, especially while doing many diff
To move from one thing to another very quickly, especially while doing many different small tasks in a busy way.
Waiters buzzed between tables carrying trays of hot food to customers.
buzz between [places]
Henry buzzed around the house tidying up before his in-laws arrived.
buzz around [place] doing tasks
Children buzzed across the playground the moment the bell rang for lunch.
The chef buzzed around the kitchen preparing orders for five different tables at once.
文法句型
buzz + adverb of direction (around/about/through)
用法筆記
Often followed by a direction word ('around', 'between', 'across') that describes where the movement happens.
5. If a place buzzes, it is lively and full of people talking, moving around, and d
If a place buzzes, it is lively and full of people talking, moving around, and doing things at the same time.
The town square buzzed with shoppers and street performers on Saturday morning.
[place] + buzzes with + [people]
The exhibition hall buzzed with energy as visitors explored the new artworks.
buzz with [abstract noun: energy/excitement]
The office buzzes every morning when everyone arrives and discusses their plans for the day.
The night market buzzed with crowds of people looking for cheap clothes and street food.
- be quiet
a place that is quiet lacks noise and activity
文法句型
buzz with + [people/activity/sound]
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'with' + the thing that fills the place (people, activity, noise, excitement). The subject is always a location, not a person.
常見錯誤
6. If your mind or head buzzes, it is full of many different thoughts or worries th
If your mind or head buzzes, it is full of many different thoughts or worries that come one after another, making it hard to relax or concentrate.
Eli's mind buzzed with ideas for the new project long after midnight.
[mind] + buzzes with [thoughts]
Lien tried to sleep, but her head buzzed with worries about the job interview.
[head] + buzzes with [worries]
Rohan's head buzzed from the information overload at the training session.
The student's mind buzzed with questions after the lecture ended.
- race
suggests thoughts moving very fast in a clear direction; less chaotic than 'buzz'
文法句型
[mind/head] + buzzes + with [thoughts/worries]
用法筆記
The subject is usually 'head' or 'mind', not the person. The noise described is metaphorical — the thoughts are imagined as buzzing like bees inside the head. Use 'with' to name the type of thoughts, or 'from' to name the cause.
常見錯誤
7. to talk with great excitement about something that has happened or is going to h
to talk with great excitement about something that has happened or is going to happen, especially when many people are sharing news or opinions at the same time
The neighborhood buzzed with gossip after the election results came in.
buzz with [news/gossip/excitement]
Tanvi buzzed about her upcoming trip to Tokyo all through the lunch break.
buzz about [topic/event]
The staff room buzzed with chatter after the head teacher's surprise announcement.
Online forums buzzed with theories about the new film before its official release.
文法句型
buzz + about/with + noun
用法筆記
This sense is typically used with 'with' (the topic of conversation) or 'about' (the subject being discussed). The subject is usually a group of people or a place where people gather.
常見錯誤
8. to feel very energetic, excited, and full of happiness, especially after somethi
to feel very energetic, excited, and full of happiness, especially after something successful or enjoyable has happened
After the race, Cole was still buzzing with energy and could not sit still.
buzzing with energy
Kemi was buzzing all day after hearing that she had received the scholarship.
buzzing after [good news]
The children were buzzing with excitement on the morning of the school trip.
Jenna was still buzzing from winning the award hours after the ceremony ended.
- drain
to lose energy and feel tired instead of excited
文法句型
buzz + with + noun (excitement/energy)
buzz + from/after + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'with' plus a noun like excitement or energy, or by 'after' or 'from' indicating the cause. Distinguish from sense 7: sense 7 is about talking excitedly; sense 8 is about feeling excited.
9. (of an aircraft) to pass extremely close above a place or group of people while
(of an aircraft) to pass extremely close above a place or group of people while moving at high speed, often as a display of force or skill
A fighter jet buzzed the military base during the training exercise.
aircraft + buzz + place
The pilot was fined for buzzing the crowded beach at dangerously low altitude.
A drone buzzed the stadium, capturing footage of the match from just above the crowd.
A small plane buzzed the village so low that the chickens scattered in every direction.
- fly low over
neutral description without the speed or thrill implied by 'buzz'
文法句型
buzz + noun (place/person)
用法筆記
The subject is always an aircraft (plane, jet, helicopter, drone). This sense is transitive — the aircraft buzzes a place or group of people.
10. to use an electric clipper to trim a person's hair to a very short length, usual
to use an electric clipper to trim a person's hair to a very short length, usually as a deliberate style or for convenience
Lara buzzed her son's hair before the family moved to the hot coastal city.
buzz + possessive + hair
Niran decided to buzz his head after years of struggling with thick curly hair.
The barber buzzed the sides short and left the top longer.
Sayaka looked in the mirror after her friend buzzed her hair for the summer.
文法句型
buzz + noun (hair/head)
buzz + noun + adjective complement (short)
用法筆記
Commonly used with a possessive or 'the' plus head/hair as the object. The result is a very short, even length, often called a 'buzz cut' in the noun form.
常見錯誤
buzzing — noun
1. a low, steady sound like the one made by a bee or a machine
a low, steady sound like the one made by a bee or a machine
Lotte heard a loud buzzing coming from the old refrigerator in the kitchen.
buzzing from [appliance]
The constant buzz of traffic outside made it hard for Ignacio to sleep.
buzz of traffic
Soraya could hear the soft buzz of a drone flying high above the garden.
A faint buzzing from the broken light bulb filled the empty classroom.
常見錯誤
2. a strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or energy that you get from doing some
a strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or energy that you get from doing something you enjoy
Hui gets a real buzz from acting on stage in front of hundreds of people.
get a buzz from [activity]
Tariq loves the buzz after a long run through the park on a sunny morning.
There was a buzz of excitement in the room before the winner was announced.
Nikhil described the buzz of finishing his first marathon as unforgettable.
用法筆記
Common in the phrase 'get a buzz from/out of something', meaning to find something very enjoyable and exciting.