hot mic
noun [ C ] (also hot mike) uk/ˈhɒt ˌmaɪk/ us/ˈhɑːt ˌmaɪk/
无意打开的话筒，热麦
a microphone (= a device you speak into to make your voice louder or to record your voice) that is switched on, especially without the speaker realizing
He was caught on hot mic criticizing a member of the public. 无意打开的话筒录到了他批评一名公众成员的言论。
A hot mike picked up his boast that he would win. 无意打开的话筒录到他吹嘘自己会赢。
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- The candidate was heard on hot mic joking with his rival about his arm gestures at debate.
- A hot mic picked up the unmistakable sound of giggles as the news network abruptly cut away from the president's speech.
- Their conversation was picked up by some hot mikes.
hot mic
adjective [ before noun ] (also hot-mic, hot-mike) uk/ˈhɒt ˌmaɪk/ us/ˈhɑːt ˌmaɪk/
被无意打开的话筒录到的，热麦的
recorded on a microphone that is switched on, especially without the speaker realizing, or relating to comments or conversations heard in this way
He criticized his fellow Senator for his hot mic remarks. 他对同僚参议员的热麦言论提出批评。
Hot-mike audio caught a tense exchange between the two. 热麦音频捕捉到两人之间剑拔弩张的对话。
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- The premier's hot-mic comments caused consternation in Canada.
- Hot mic moments have heaped embarrassment on politicians across the globe.
- He apologized for any hurt or harm his hot-mike conversation might have caused.