er
/ɜː/
A2 · Elementary★★★★★
Simple Meaning
人们在思考接下来要说什么时发出的声音。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation😎Slang & Informal
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“呃，我不确定会议几点开始。”
“那么，呃，你今晚想出去吃晚饭吗？”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
To utter the word "er" when hesitating in speech, found in the phrase um and er.
“He ummed and erred his way through the presentation.”