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

单词	grumble
释义	grum·ble I. \ˈgrəmbəl\ verb (grumbled ; grumbled ; grumbling \-b(ə)liŋ\ ; grumbles) Etymology: probably modification of Middle French grommeler, from Old French grumeler, from gromer, from Middle Dutch grommen; akin to Middle Low German grummen to grumble, Old High German umbegrummōn to gnaw, grimm savage — more at grim *intransitive verb* 1. : to mutter in discontent : express dissatisfaction especially in a low harsh voice and surly manner : complain < grumbling about no jobs, and no grub — Richard Llewellyn > < grumbled at her, continually muttering complaints — Kenneth Roberts > 2. a. : to make low indistinct noises : growl b. : to make a low heavy rumbling sound < thunder grumbled in the distance > < heavy traffic grumbling along > < the anchor chain … began to grumble aboard — Victor Canning > *transitive verb* : to express or utter with grumbling < consumers grumbled their endless … complaints — B.F.Fairless > < grumbled his annoyance > Synonyms: see complain II. noun (-s) 1. a. : the act of expressing discontent especially by muttering : complaint < a final grumble … that the best part of this book has long been available at a much cheaper rate — Times Literary Supplement > b. : a cause or reason for grumbling < the high cost of living was his daily grumble > 2. : growl, rumble < creak and grumble of heavy trucks — Virginia A. Oakes >
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