释义
n.
a loud cry of joy or excitement
（欢乐、激动时发出的）高喊，高叫。
a hooting cry or sound
鸣叫声
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the whoop of fast -approaching sirens .汽笛渐近的鸣叫声。
a long rasping indrawn breath, typically of someone with whooping cough
（尤指百日咳患者的）哮咳，吼声。
(in motorcycling or cycling)a bump or dip on an off-road racetrack or rally course
（摩托车或自行车比赛中）（赛车道上的）隆起部分，斜坡。
v.
give or make a whoop
高喊，高叫
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all at once they were whooping with laughter .突然间他们都哈哈大笑起来。
短语
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not give （或care ）a whoop US informal ,dated be totally indifferent〈美，非正式，旧〉 漠不关心，一点也不在乎 -
whoop it up informal enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy way〈非正式〉 欢闹；狂欢；庆祝 -
US create or stir up excitement or enthusiasm〈美〉 激起兴趣（或热情）；激动
词源
" Middle English： probably imitative．"
