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单词 purr
释义
purr
(pɜːʳ )
Word forms: purrs , purring , purred
1. verb B2
When a cat purrs, it makes a low vibrating sound with its throat because it is contented.
The plump ginger kitten had settled comfortably in her arms and was purring enthusiastically. [VERB]
2. verb
When the engine of a machine such as a car purrs, it is working and making a quiet, continuous, vibrating sound.
Both boats purred out of the cave mouth and into open water. [VERB preposition]
The sleek car purred down the country road. [VERB preposition]
[Also VERB]
Purr is also a noun.
Carmela heard the purr of a motor-cycle coming up the drive. [+ of]
3. verb
When someone purrs, they speak in a soft, gentle voice because they are pleased or because they want to persuade you to do something for them.
'You can tell me the truth,' she purred. [VERB with quote]
Translations:
Chinese: 猫打呼噜
Japanese: ゴロゴロとのどを鳴らす
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