jeers

jeers — verb

1. to call out mocking remarks or laugh at someone in a loud, hostile way so that o

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to call out mocking remarks or laugh at someone in a loud, hostile way so that other people can hear your contempt.

例句

The crowd jeers whenever Mateo steps up to take a penalty.

jeers whenever + event in a sports setting

One drunk fan jeers at the young singer between every song.

jeers at + performer

同義詞
  • mock

    broader and can be playful or quiet, not necessarily shouted in public

  • heckle

    focuses on interrupting a speaker or performer with hostile comments

  • taunt

    more direct and personal, often aimed at hurting one person's feelings

反義詞
  • cheer

    to shout support or approval instead of contempt

  • applaud

    to show approval, usually by clapping

文法句型

jeer at + person

jeer at + performer or decision

jeer, 'quoted speech'

用法筆記

Most often used in noisy public scenes such as matches, speeches, or performances. It usually takes 'at' before the target and suggests open contempt rather than private teasing.

常見錯誤

❌Fans jeered to the referee after the match.
✅Fans jeered at the referee after the match.
💡use 'at' after jeer when naming the target of the mockery.
❌She jeers quietly under her breath.
✅She jeers loudly from the back row.
💡jeer suggests open, audible contempt rather than hidden muttering.

jeers — noun