"Shushes" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Verb: to quiet someone by holding your finger to your lips or making a "shh" sound; to silence someone or something by telling them to be quiet.
Example sentence: She shushed him so that we could watch the movie.
To intentionally avoid or refuse to have contact with or deal with something or somebody.<br><br>Example: "He shuns his past and refuses to talk about his childhood."
Shunting refers to the act of shunting or diverting something, such as a train or a vehicle, from its usual course or track to a different path or direction. It can also refer to the process of switching or redirecting electrical power or energy from one line or system to another.<br><br>In sailing, shunting refers to the act of the wind slacking off or dying down, causing the sails to be blown outside, or to the side, rather than forward.<br><br>In the context of electricity, shunting is a type of fault in electrical circuits, where an electrical current diverts from its intended path to a different path or circuit.<br><br>In general, shunting can refer to any situation where something is being redirected or changed course.
Shuozhou is a prefecture-level city located in Shanxi province, China. It is known for its rich coal reserves and traditional Shanxi opera culture.
Silencing or signaling someone to be quiet. To stop or quiet someone from making a noise, often by making a hushing motion with the hand, typically by placing the finger horizontally in front of the mouth.
To bring or come to a stop or end, typically of a process or activity. To switch off or disconnect the power to (an electronic device or system).