英语词汇“rattle”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

rattle

/ˈrat(ə)l

verb

1Make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds: [no object]: the roof rattled with little gusts of wind [with object]: he rattled some change in his pocket...

A sharp series of knocks rattled the door in its frame.
To sit in it on a windy day was an experience in itself as you listened to the wind whistling through and rattling the galvanised roof.
Thunder rattled the windows and lightning gave an eerie and unworldly light to halls.

Synonyms

clatter, bang, clang, clank, clink, clunk

jingle, jangle, clink, tinkle

1.1 [no object, with adverbial of direction] (Of a vehicle or its occupants) move or travel with a knocking sound: trains rattled past at frequent intervals...

Soon, dozens of guests began pouring in, their carriages rattling past the front door and around to the back.
The carriage rattled along the narrow, winding streets to Montemarte, where the Basilica of the Sacre Couer lay.
Drags of empty coal cars rattle past on their westward run.

Synonyms

jolt, bump, bounce, shake, vibrate, jar;

British judder

rare jounce

1.2 [no object] (rattle about/around in) Be in or occupy (an unnecessarily spacious room or building): the house was too big—we just rattled around in it...

Well, no need to rattle around in a double room or cabin while being penalised with a single person supplement.
The maintenance backlog alone was more than 100 million and there were too few pupils rattling around in too many schools.
She said that he had an entire subaquatic palace to rattle around in.

2 [with object] informal Make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated: she turned quickly, rattled by his presence...

Jack's presence rattled Wilson, reminding him of Henry as a little boy showing Jack how to work the old cash register.
The sight of Anna, not the slightest bit ruffled, rattled him severely.
He looked at the capable assistant with sincere eyes knowing that this would rattle him into some flustered explanation of his whereabouts.

Synonyms

unnerve, disconcert, disturb, fluster, shake, perturb, discompose, discomfit, discountenance, make nervous, put off, throw off balance, ruffle, agitate, put off one's stroke, upset, frighten, scare

informal faze, throw, get to

noun

1A rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds: the rattle of teacups on the tray...

In the distance there is the rapid rattle of a Kalashnikov.
Somewhere around Parliament House, the rattle turned to a clunk.
There's the rattle and clang of the air lock opening and closing, and it seems she has worn her lead-weighted diving boots home.

Synonyms

clatter, clattering, clank, clanking, clink, clinking, clanging;

jingle, jingling, jangle, jangling

1.1A gurgling sound in the throat of a dying person: there was a choking rattle and his eyes turned upwards...

He laughed and I noticed there was a wheezy rattle in his throat.
People take a long time to die, accompanied by the cracking of bone, the resistance of gristle, dire last-gasp gurgles and rattles.
Her body went rigid, and the moan became a rattle deep in her throat.

Synonyms

death rattle

technical rale

2A thing used to make a rattling sound, in particular:Traditional musical instruments included rattles, which were prominent in ceremonies....

It includes ten leg rattles worn by dancers as both a composite musical instrument and a protective device.
The second movement opens with timpani and rattles, followed by almost electronic sounding little looped musical figures that litter all of Glass's compositions.

2.1A baby’s toy consisting of a container filled with small pellets, which makes a noise when shaken.The usual teddies, rattles and baby outfits just weren't good enough for five-week-old Ikra Yaseen....

These ideas are alluded to in this affable portrait by the angelic baby grasping a toy rattle while being tenderly held by its mother.
Thousands of baby rattles will also be delivered to US senators.

2.2British A wooden device that makes a loud noise when whirled around, formerly used by spectators at football matches.In 50 years the mouse has replaced the rattle as the football fans' accessory of choice....

Prayer wheels are the spiritual equivalent of football rattles, though the motivation is not quite the same.
Heck, there were even folk with good old-fashioned wooden rattles among the 5,449 crowd.

2.3The set of horny rings at the end of a rattlesnake’s tail, shaken as a warning.Rattlesnakes shake their tail rattles as aposematic warnings....

The forked tongue darted from his lips, and the tip of his tail began the familiar sound of a rattle.

3 archaic A person who talks incessantly in a lively or inane way: he is such a rattle!

Phrases

rattle someone's cage (or chain)

rattle sabres

Phrasal verbs

rattle something off

rattle on/away

Derivatives

rattly

adjective (rattlier, rattliest) ...

The 80s model was a rattly, angular, unreliable thing.
It looks exactly like that, although the fridge is no longer a rattly aquamarine-coloured thing from the early 70s.
I am on a rattly bus heading past a huge ancient pyramid.

Origin

Middle English: related to Middle Dutch and Low German ratelen, of imitative origin.

单词	rattle
释义	rattle /ˈrat(ə)l / verb 1Make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds: [no object]: the roof rattled with little gusts of wind [with object]: he rattled some change in his pocket... A sharp series of knocks rattled the door in its frame. To sit in it on a windy day was an experience in itself as you listened to the wind whistling through and rattling the galvanised roof. Thunder rattled the windows and lightning gave an eerie and unworldly light to halls. Synonyms clatter, bang, clang, clank, clink, clunk jingle, jangle, clink, tinkle 1.1 [no object, with adverbial of direction] (Of a vehicle or its occupants) move or travel with a knocking sound: trains rattled past at frequent intervals... Soon, dozens of guests began pouring in, their carriages rattling past the front door and around to the back. The carriage rattled along the narrow, winding streets to Montemarte, where the Basilica of the Sacre Couer lay. Drags of empty coal cars rattle past on their westward run. Synonyms jolt, bump, bounce, shake, vibrate, jar; British judder rare jounce 1.2 [no object] (rattle about/around in) Be in or occupy (an unnecessarily spacious room or building): the house was too big—we just rattled around in it... Well, no need to rattle around in a double room or cabin while being penalised with a single person supplement. The maintenance backlog alone was more than 100 million and there were too few pupils rattling around in too many schools. She said that he had an entire subaquatic palace to rattle around in. 2 [with object] informal Make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated: she turned quickly, rattled by his presence... Jack's presence rattled Wilson, reminding him of Henry as a little boy showing Jack how to work the old cash register. The sight of Anna, not the slightest bit ruffled, rattled him severely. He looked at the capable assistant with sincere eyes knowing that this would rattle him into some flustered explanation of his whereabouts. Synonyms unnerve, disconcert, disturb, fluster, shake, perturb, discompose, discomfit, discountenance, make nervous, put off, throw off balance, ruffle, agitate, put off one's stroke, upset, frighten, scare informal faze, throw, get to noun 1A rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds: the rattle of teacups on the tray... In the distance there is the rapid rattle of a Kalashnikov. Somewhere around Parliament House, the rattle turned to a clunk. There's the rattle and clang of the air lock opening and closing, and it seems she has worn her lead-weighted diving boots home. Synonyms clatter, clattering, clank, clanking, clink, clinking, clanging; jingle, jingling, jangle, jangling 1.1A gurgling sound in the throat of a dying person: there was a choking rattle and his eyes turned upwards... He laughed and I noticed there was a wheezy rattle in his throat. People take a long time to die, accompanied by the cracking of bone, the resistance of gristle, dire last-gasp gurgles and rattles. Her body went rigid, and the moan became a rattle deep in her throat. Synonyms death rattle technical rale 2A thing used to make a rattling sound, in particular:Traditional musical instruments included rattles, which were prominent in ceremonies.... It includes ten leg rattles worn by dancers as both a composite musical instrument and a protective device. The second movement opens with timpani and rattles, followed by almost electronic sounding little looped musical figures that litter all of Glass's compositions. 2.1A baby’s toy consisting of a container filled with small pellets, which makes a noise when shaken.The usual teddies, rattles and baby outfits just weren't good enough for five-week-old Ikra Yaseen.... These ideas are alluded to in this affable portrait by the angelic baby grasping a toy rattle while being tenderly held by its mother. Thousands of baby rattles will also be delivered to US senators. 2.2British A wooden device that makes a loud noise when whirled around, formerly used by spectators at football matches.In 50 years the mouse has replaced the rattle as the football fans' accessory of choice.... Prayer wheels are the spiritual equivalent of football rattles, though the motivation is not quite the same. Heck, there were even folk with good old-fashioned wooden rattles among the 5,449 crowd. 2.3The set of horny rings at the end of a rattlesnake’s tail, shaken as a warning.Rattlesnakes shake their tail rattles as aposematic warnings.... The forked tongue darted from his lips, and the tip of his tail began the familiar sound of a rattle. 3 archaic A person who talks incessantly in a lively or inane way: he is such a rattle! Phrases rattle someone's cage (or chain) rattle sabres Phrasal verbs rattle something off rattle on/away Derivatives rattly adjective (rattlier, rattliest) ... The 80s model was a rattly, angular, unreliable thing. It looks exactly like that, although the fridge is no longer a rattly aquamarine-coloured thing from the early 70s. I am on a rattly bus heading past a huge ancient pyramid. Origin Middle English: related to Middle Dutch and Low German ratelen, of imitative origin. Rhymes battle, cattle, chattel, embattle, prattle, Seattle, tattle
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rattle

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Derivatives

rattly

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