1. | [c] 嗝;呃逆a sharp, usually repeated, sound made in the throat, that is caused by a sudden movement of the diaphragm and that you cannot control |
She gave a loud hiccup. 她打了一个响嗝。 |
2. | [pl] 一连串的打嗝a series of hiccups |
I ate too quickly and got hiccups. 我吃得太快,结果不断地打嗝。 | |
He had the hiccups. 他接连打嗝。 |
3. | [c] (informal) 小问题;暂时性耽搁a small problem or temporary delay |
There was a slight hiccup in the timetable. 时间安排上出了点小问题。 |