“Shout” 可不仅仅是喊叫，你还可以用来买单！

英语单词shout (喊叫)有着几种不同的用法，但你知道还可以用它来“买单”吗？

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动词

Shout是一个动词，意思是大声喊叫、大喊大叫，经常表达一种情绪。

例句：She shouted for joy when she learned she’d passed her exam. If you want to get his attention you must shout as loud as you can. 名词

Shout也可以当作名词使用，表达噪声，喊叫声的意思。

例句：The wind prevented him from hearing their shouts. Even with the loudest shout she could muster she could not be heard over the noise. 出钱请客

Shout也可以表达支付款项，请客的意思。

例句：Do you want to come to the new restaurant with me? It is my shout. I can’t believe she didn't shout you dinner on your birthday. 本文转载自澳大利亚广播公司ABC官方微信号：