单词 | rustling |
释义 | rustling (rʌslɪŋ ) 1. uncountable noun [usually noun NOUN] Rustling is the activity of stealing farm animals, especially cattle. [mainly US] ...cattle rustling and horse stealing. 2. See also rustle Collocations: rustling sound They are also famous for the rustling sound they make as they tremble in the breeze, and the tree is often called ' quaking aspen'. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Now it could be replaced by the rustling sound of money being counted. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Just after she had closed the cabinet door she heard a tiny rustling sound. The Secret Garden (1911) Shortly before 11am there was a rustling sound as thousands checked that their mobile phones were switched off. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The rustling sound downstairs continued. Times, Sunday Times (2012) |
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