| 单词 | growl |
| 释义 | growl (graʊl ) Word forms: growls , growling , growled 1. verb B2 When a dog or other animal growls, it makes a low noise in its throat, usually because it is angry. The dog was biting, growling and wagging its tail. [VERB] Synonyms: snarl, show its teethof an animal Growl is also a noun. The bear exposed its teeth in a muffled growl. 2. verb If someone growls something, they say something in a low, rough, and angry voice. [written] His fury was so great he could hardly speak. He growled some unintelligible words at Pete. [VERB noun] 'I should have killed him,' Sharpe growled. [VERB with quote] Growl is also a noun. ...with an angry growl of contempt for her own weakness. 3. verb If you say that something growls, you mean that it makes a deep low noise. My stomach growled. [VERB] The car growls along rutted streets. [VERB preposition] Growl is also a noun. Acceleration is accompanied by a resonating growl from the gearbox. Collocations: low growl His lips drew back from strong, white teeth and a low growl rumbled in his throat. THE WOLF AND THE DOVE Already, a low growl is coming from the kennel. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Translations: Chinese: 咆哮 Japanese: 怒ってうなる |
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