ahem
interj
(used in writing to indicate the noise made when clearing the throat, esp to get sb's attention, express disapproval or gain time 书面语中用以表示清嗓子的声音, 尤用以引人注意, 表示不以为然或用以赢得时间)
Ahem, might I make a suggestion? 啊哼, 我可以提个建议吗?
🗣️ 情景例句
Due to the privacy act, I can't release his personal information to you.
根据隐私保护法,我不能把他的个人资料泄露给你。
Nothing is more precious than time.
世上最宝贵的莫过于光阴。
We'll meet him at the harbour early in the morning.