sotto voce

英[ˌsɒtəʊ'vəʊtʃi] 美[ˌsɑːtoʊ'voʊtʃi]
  • adv.音调甚低地;低声地;[音]轻轻地adj.低声的
Adverb:
  1. in an undertone;

    "he uttered a curse sotto voce"

    1. "The child looks worn-out and very hungry, poor little thing!" she said sotto voce.
      "这孩子看起来又累又饿,可怜的小家伙!"她低声说道。

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