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
But with only one more year to go, you would be well-advised to finish.
可是只剩下一年了,你要是明智的话就应该学完。
I would like to cancel the reserved seat.
我要取消已预定的位置。
You wouldn't have met her if it hadn't been for him.