titter /ˈtɪtə/ ( tittering, tittered, titters )

• 1. 

  V-I If someone titters, they give a short nervous laugh, especially when they are embarrassed about something. 窃笑

  例：

  Mention sex therapy and most people will titter in embarrassment.

  提到性疗法，许多人会尴尬地窃笑。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Titter is also a noun. 窃笑

  例：

  Mollie gave an uneasy little titter.

  莫莉不自在地微微窃笑了一下。

• 3. 

  tittering N-UNCOUNT

  例：

  There was nervous tittering in the studio audience.

  演播室观众席中传来紧张的窃笑声。