crickets
Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful…Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.
» I love the sound of crickets at night.
Значение
значений: 1(Канада, США, переносно, шутливое, часто, единственное число, сленг)Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.
to hear crickets
Since then, I've received no response. Not a word. Just… crickets.
Примеры
предложений: 20I love the sound of crickets at night.
We heard nothing but crickets.
The sound of crickets chirping and frogs croaking lulls me to sleep.
Стрекотание сверчков и кваканье лягушек меня усыпляют.
ukСюрчання цвіркунів та квакання жаб мене заколисують.
I'm listening to the crickets chirping.
Why are there crickets in my room?
ukЧому в моїй кімнаті цвіркуни?
deWarum sind da Grillen in meinem Zimmer?
Происхождение
Sense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (oSense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (otherwise) complete quiet.
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Формы
мн. число: cricketses| Ед. число | crickets |
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| Мн. число | cricketses |
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