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单词 rumbling
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Definition of rumbling in English:

rumbling

noun ˈrʌmblɪŋˈrəmb(ə)lɪŋ
  • 1A continuous deep, resonant sound.

    the rumbling of wheels in the distance
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Suddenly, a deep rumbling broke her concentration, and her heart jumped into her throat.
    • Simon opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by the distant rumbling of thunder.
    • Great flashes of light illuminated the whole area, punctuated by the rumbling of thunder clouds.
    • A familiar low rumbling sounded above the running water.
    • Steady rumblings have been recorded indicating the upward movement of magma.
    • Everything seemed to go quiet, save for the distant rumbling of thunder.
    • Over the noise came a deep rumbling, like the engines of several bulldozers.
    • A slight rumbling in her stomach reminded her to eat.
    • Suddenly they all heard a deep rumbling, and the ground began to shake violently!
    • There was a distant rumbling above him that gradually got louder.
    • The next morning, she woke up to the ominous rumbling of thunder in the distance.
    • Each huge clap of thunder reverberated round the mountains for so long that its noise would be interrupted by the next, causing a continuous rumbling for hours on end.
    • Donna becomes quiet for a moment, hearing rumbling coming from another room.
    • Without warning, the smell, the sound, the rumbling just stopped.
    • I lean back against the kitchen counter, ignoring the rumbling in my stomach.
    • The soft rumbling of thunder outside the house awoke him.
    • The floor began vibrating, and a rumbling from the ground below shook the tower.
    • A flash of lightning struck, answered by the rumbling of menacing thunder.
    • First bad light and then the rumbling of thunder and the flashing of lightning forced the players from the field.
    • She heard in the distance the rumbling of thunder that drew closer by the minute.
    Synonyms
    reverberation, resonance, throbbing, throb, vibrating, pulsation, pulsing, rumble, beating, beat, drumming, drum, thumping, thump, thrumming, thrum, pounding, pound, palpitating, palpitation
    1. 1.1often rumblings An early indication or rumour of dissatisfaction or incipient change.
      there are growing rumblings of discontent
      Example sentencesExamples
      • And indeed ominous rumblings of discontent could be heard beneath the cheerful banter of returning faculty and staff.
      • When there were still no results a year later, there were rumblings of dissatisfaction over the handling of the case.
      • By 2000, rumblings of discontent have made themselves manifest in the party.
      • I also hear there have been rumblings of discontent among some of the fans over the timing of our trip.
      • When the economy went south a few years ago, the rumblings regarding California's business climate grew to a roar and the business climate problems become more evident.
      • Despite rumblings of discontent with the party's performances over the past two years, it will come as a major surprise if Boyce is not re-elected to the position.
      • There have been rumblings of impatience and dissatisfaction on Capitol Hill recently that lawmakers are using the arms procurement bill as a political power-struggle tool.
      • The rumblings of discontent are getting louder, more sustained.
      • As the rumblings of the critics grow louder, the performer insists he is better than ever.
      • The truth behind the man is revealed as well as his history in the early rumblings of the revolution.
      • Recently, a few rumblings of discontent with the institutional status quo have been felt from various parts of Canada.
      • Not surprisingly, the move caused a few rumblings of discontent on the various web-sites as fans criticised the club for once again selling off its brightest young talent at the first opportunity.
      • Over the past few decades there have been rumblings within the field of economics.
      • Indeed ominous rumblings of discontent could be heard beneath the cheerful banter of returning faculty and staff.
      • There have been rumblings of discontent among national further education unions about what some characterise as the ‘dumping’ of disaffected school kids in colleges.
      • The rumblings of discontent in the French army could be heard in the summer of 1916.
      • In the equity market, there do appear to be rumblings of renewed interest.
      • There were rumblings of insurrection and dissatisfaction at various levels.
      • Just as the 1848 revolutions challenged the comfort of bourgeois life, so there were rumblings of musical discontent around the 1850s.
      • But despite the public show of unity from the current council, rumblings of discontent were not far from the surface.
adjective ˈrʌmblɪŋˈrəmb(ə)lɪŋ
  • 1Making or constituting a deep resonant sound.

    rumbling trams
    a rumbling noise
    Example sentencesExamples
    • While not overly powerful, the woofer provides deep, rumbling bass tones that compliment the rich sounds produced by the speakers.
    • I was on a business trip when my wife called and told me that the sound system for the TV was generating some really loud rumbling noises.
    • A rumbling sound drew her attention to a small movement behind her.
    • There was no sound except for the rumbling thunder and the splash of water on the city's cobbled streets.
    • Jonathan was interrupted by a deep rumbling sound that came from behind the vehicle.
    • She mimicked the sound of rumbling traffic on a nearby highway.
    • I'm woken up by a loud, extended rumbling noise which is impossible to pinpoint.
    • People were watching a half-filled water cooler that was emitting an ominous rumbling sound.
    • Her rumbling stomach made her think that it must be getting near time for dinner.
    • There was a loud rumbling sound from their right.
    • A piercing white light from one of the tunnels preceded a deep rumbling noise, warning of the roller coaster's arrival.
    • He thought he heard a rumbling sound, a deep voice coming from somewhere far away.
    • It was slightly deep but it definitely had a rumbling sound to it.
    • A few moments later, I noticed a slight rumbling sound.
    • In cross-examination Mr. Howe admitted that even when standing still you could hear the rumbling sound of both vehicles, that he could see a little vibration.
    • The sheer genius of the disc though is how quickly it goes from a light pop sound to a deep, rumbling industrial sound.
    • Off in the distance I could hear rumbling thunder as it approached us.
    • There was a rumbling sound in the distance so Richard got up to see what was happening.
    • There were shouts in the distance, a rumbling sound like heavy machinery.
    • The discrete sounds are all well mixed with powerful, rumbling bass steady throughout.
    Synonyms
    resonant, sonorous, ringing, resounding, reverberating, reverberative, reverberant, reverberatory, carrying, thundering, thunderous, roaring
    1. 1.1 (of dissatisfaction or a dispute) continuing in a persistent but low-key way.
      a rumbling dispute about changes to working conditions
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The vice chancellor hopes an increased budget will end the still rumbling dispute at the University of Namibia.
      • In the meantime, however, the rumbling row over foundation trusts is likely to continue.
      • Chief officers from two authorities will thrash out a way of resolving a rumbling war over Trowbridge's expanding pigeon population.
      • The announcement of plans to cancel 1,300 flights is a dramatic signal to worried passengers that a long-rumbling dispute has now turned nasty.
      • There was also a rumbling disagreement over finance.

Rhymes

mumbling
 
 

Definition of rumbling in US English:

rumbling

nounˈrəmb(ə)lɪŋˈrəmb(ə)liNG
  • 1A continuous deep, resonant sound.

    the rumbling of wheels in the distance
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Steady rumblings have been recorded indicating the upward movement of magma.
    • She heard in the distance the rumbling of thunder that drew closer by the minute.
    • Donna becomes quiet for a moment, hearing rumbling coming from another room.
    • There was a distant rumbling above him that gradually got louder.
    • Everything seemed to go quiet, save for the distant rumbling of thunder.
    • A familiar low rumbling sounded above the running water.
    • The soft rumbling of thunder outside the house awoke him.
    • Simon opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by the distant rumbling of thunder.
    • First bad light and then the rumbling of thunder and the flashing of lightning forced the players from the field.
    • The floor began vibrating, and a rumbling from the ground below shook the tower.
    • A flash of lightning struck, answered by the rumbling of menacing thunder.
    • Suddenly, a deep rumbling broke her concentration, and her heart jumped into her throat.
    • I lean back against the kitchen counter, ignoring the rumbling in my stomach.
    • A slight rumbling in her stomach reminded her to eat.
    • Each huge clap of thunder reverberated round the mountains for so long that its noise would be interrupted by the next, causing a continuous rumbling for hours on end.
    • Over the noise came a deep rumbling, like the engines of several bulldozers.
    • The next morning, she woke up to the ominous rumbling of thunder in the distance.
    • Great flashes of light illuminated the whole area, punctuated by the rumbling of thunder clouds.
    • Without warning, the smell, the sound, the rumbling just stopped.
    • Suddenly they all heard a deep rumbling, and the ground began to shake violently!
    Synonyms
    reverberation, resonance, throbbing, throb, vibrating, pulsation, pulsing, rumble, beating, beat, drumming, drum, thumping, thump, thrumming, thrum, pounding, pound, palpitating, palpitation
    1. 1.1often rumblings An early indication or rumor of dissatisfaction or incipient change.
      there are growing rumblings of discontent
      Example sentencesExamples
      • And indeed ominous rumblings of discontent could be heard beneath the cheerful banter of returning faculty and staff.
      • But despite the public show of unity from the current council, rumblings of discontent were not far from the surface.
      • There were rumblings of insurrection and dissatisfaction at various levels.
      • Despite rumblings of discontent with the party's performances over the past two years, it will come as a major surprise if Boyce is not re-elected to the position.
      • The rumblings of discontent are getting louder, more sustained.
      • When there were still no results a year later, there were rumblings of dissatisfaction over the handling of the case.
      • As the rumblings of the critics grow louder, the performer insists he is better than ever.
      • When the economy went south a few years ago, the rumblings regarding California's business climate grew to a roar and the business climate problems become more evident.
      • In the equity market, there do appear to be rumblings of renewed interest.
      • The truth behind the man is revealed as well as his history in the early rumblings of the revolution.
      • Indeed ominous rumblings of discontent could be heard beneath the cheerful banter of returning faculty and staff.
      • Not surprisingly, the move caused a few rumblings of discontent on the various web-sites as fans criticised the club for once again selling off its brightest young talent at the first opportunity.
      • There have been rumblings of impatience and dissatisfaction on Capitol Hill recently that lawmakers are using the arms procurement bill as a political power-struggle tool.
      • By 2000, rumblings of discontent have made themselves manifest in the party.
      • Over the past few decades there have been rumblings within the field of economics.
      • Recently, a few rumblings of discontent with the institutional status quo have been felt from various parts of Canada.
      • I also hear there have been rumblings of discontent among some of the fans over the timing of our trip.
      • There have been rumblings of discontent among national further education unions about what some characterise as the ‘dumping’ of disaffected school kids in colleges.
      • The rumblings of discontent in the French army could be heard in the summer of 1916.
      • Just as the 1848 revolutions challenged the comfort of bourgeois life, so there were rumblings of musical discontent around the 1850s.
adjectiveˈrəmb(ə)lɪŋˈrəmb(ə)liNG
  • Making or constituting a deep resonant sound.

    a rumbling noise
    a rumbling ancient air conditioner
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Her rumbling stomach made her think that it must be getting near time for dinner.
    • He thought he heard a rumbling sound, a deep voice coming from somewhere far away.
    • The discrete sounds are all well mixed with powerful, rumbling bass steady throughout.
    • There was a loud rumbling sound from their right.
    • The sheer genius of the disc though is how quickly it goes from a light pop sound to a deep, rumbling industrial sound.
    • I was on a business trip when my wife called and told me that the sound system for the TV was generating some really loud rumbling noises.
    • I'm woken up by a loud, extended rumbling noise which is impossible to pinpoint.
    • Jonathan was interrupted by a deep rumbling sound that came from behind the vehicle.
    • People were watching a half-filled water cooler that was emitting an ominous rumbling sound.
    • In cross-examination Mr. Howe admitted that even when standing still you could hear the rumbling sound of both vehicles, that he could see a little vibration.
    • There was no sound except for the rumbling thunder and the splash of water on the city's cobbled streets.
    • Off in the distance I could hear rumbling thunder as it approached us.
    • There were shouts in the distance, a rumbling sound like heavy machinery.
    • She mimicked the sound of rumbling traffic on a nearby highway.
    • It was slightly deep but it definitely had a rumbling sound to it.
    • A few moments later, I noticed a slight rumbling sound.
    • While not overly powerful, the woofer provides deep, rumbling bass tones that compliment the rich sounds produced by the speakers.
    • A piercing white light from one of the tunnels preceded a deep rumbling noise, warning of the roller coaster's arrival.
    • A rumbling sound drew her attention to a small movement behind her.
    • There was a rumbling sound in the distance so Richard got up to see what was happening.
    Synonyms
    resonant, sonorous, ringing, resounding, reverberating, reverberative, reverberant, reverberatory, carrying, thundering, thunderous, roaring
 
 
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