croon

1. V-T/V-I If you croon, you sing or hum quietly and gently. 低唱; 轻哼

He would much rather have been crooning in a smoky bar. 他宁愿是在充满烟气的酒吧里低声哼唱。

2. V-T/V-I If one person talks to another in a soft gentle voice, you can describe them as crooning, especially if you think they are being sentimental or insincere. 柔情地说

"Dear boy," she crooned, hugging him heartily. “亲爱的男孩儿，”她热烈地拥抱着他，柔情地说道。