单词 | rasp |
释义 | rasp (rɑːsp , ræsp ) Word forms: rasps , rasping , rasped 1. verb If someone rasps, their voice or breathing is harsh and unpleasant to listen to. 'Where've you put it?' he rasped. [VERB with quote] He fell back into the water, his breath rasping in his heaving chest. [VERB] In a rasping voice, she told of her long and agonising battle. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: say hoarsely, croak, squawk Rasp is also a noun. He was still laughing when he heard the rasp of Rennie's voice. [+ of] 2. verb If something rasps or if you rasp it, it makes a harsh, unpleasant sound as it rubs against something hard or rough. Sabres rasped from scabbards and the horsemen spurred forward. [VERB preposition] Foden rasped a hand across his chin. [VERB noun preposition] He pulled the cloth and it came away with a rasping sound. [VERB-ing] Rasp is also a noun. ...the rasp of something being drawn across the sand. [+ of] 3. countable noun A rasp is a long metal tool with rough surfaces, used to rub solid objects and give them smooth surfaces. Translations: Chinese: 发出刺耳声说话声音 Japanese: 耳障りな声で言う |
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