wheeze
/wiːz/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈiz] /wiːz/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈiz] /ˈ(h)wēz How to pronounce wheeze (audio)/ (ame, mw)
wheeze — verb
- wheezepresent simple I / you / we / they
- wheezeshe / she / it
- wheezedpast simple
- wheezing-ing form
1. to breathe in a strained way that produces a thin, rough sound because the air c
to breathe in a strained way that produces a thin, rough sound because the air cannot move through the chest easily
After climbing the stairs, Nellie began to wheeze and hold the rail.
begin to wheeze after physical effort
Cold night air made Eitan wheeze outside the bus station.
The old dog wheezed softly as it slept beside the heater.
Jessica tried to laugh, then wheezed when smoke filled the kitchen.
- gasp
Gasp focuses on taking in air suddenly, often from shock or lack of breath, not on the rough sound of each breath.
- pant
Pant means breathing fast, usually after running, but it does not necessarily include the harsh whistling sound.
- cough
Cough describes short bursts of air from the throat or chest; wheeze describes the noisy breathing between those bursts.
文法句型
wheeze
wheeze + adverb
wheeze + with/from + noun phrase
用法筆記
Usually intransitive. Often appears with causes such as smoke, cold air, asthma, or hard exercise rather than with a direct object.
常見錯誤
wheeze — noun
- wheezesingular
- wheezesplural
1. a thin, rough sound heard when someone has trouble drawing air in or out
a thin, rough sound heard when someone has trouble drawing air in or out
The nurse heard a wheeze in Min's chest and called the doctor.
hear a wheeze in someone's chest
A thin wheeze came from the baby after her long crying spell.
Luca woke up when a harsh wheeze broke the quiet room.
Each breath ended with a wheeze as Caio lay on the sofa.
用法筆記
Often follows hear, notice, or have, and is frequently linked with chest or breath to show where the sound comes from.
常見錯誤
2. a clever, unusual plan or trick, especially one meant to save money, make money,
a clever, unusual plan or trick, especially one meant to save money, make money, or gain some small advantage
Christopher's latest wheeze was renting out his parking space during concerts.
latest wheeze was + -ing clause
The shop owner came up with a wheeze to sell old stock online.
Elise laughed at Kwame's wheeze for getting free coffee refills.
A local paper praised the school's wheeze for raising bus money.
- scheme
Scheme is more neutral or more serious depending on context; wheeze is lighter and often suggests a smart little trick.
- gimmick
Gimmick usually refers to a special feature used to attract attention; wheeze is a broader clever plan.
- trick
Trick can sound dishonest or playful; wheeze often emphasizes ingenuity more than deception.
文法句型
wheeze + to-infinitive
wheeze + for + -ing
用法筆記
Mostly British and informal. Often sounds amused or mildly approving, unlike a more serious word such as scheme.