(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion;
"how do you cure the hiccups?"
Verb
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound;
"When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
例句
Every hiccough of our sewers costs us a thousand francs. 阴沟每打一个噎，就耗费一千法郎。
A final hiccough was required, and France has emitted it. 还得打个最后的嗝，法兰西正准备着。
Though the rough cough and hiccough plough me through I ought to cross the lough. 意思是：尽管剧烈的咳嗽和打嗝把我折腾个透，但我还是应该渡过此湖。
Even during the stockmarket crash of 1929, there was a mere hiccough before prices sailed higher. 即使在1929年的股市崩溃期间，它也仅仅打了喷嚏，随后继续飙升。
Objective To investigate the effects of integrated acupuncture plan on refractory hiccough. 方法采用体针、埋针、耳针相结合的针灸联合方案治疗本病36例。
The special vent design not only prevents the nipple from collapsing but also avoid baby from swallowing excess air, which may cause colic and hiccough during feeding. 特殊透气孔及突状物设计可解决宝宝用力吸奶时发生奶嘴扁平;凹陷等情形.;让宝宝顺畅的吸乳;并避免吸入过多空气;造成腹胀或打嗝
