| 释义 |
clat·ter
I. \ˈklad.ə(r), -atə-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English clatren, from (assumed) Old English clatrian; akin to Old English clatrung clattering, Middle Dutch clāteren to rattle, Norwegian klatra to beat; of imitative origin
intransitive verb
1. : to make a loud rattling sound by striking hard bodies together : rattle
2. : to move or go rapidly and noisily
< clattering over the cobblestones >
3.
a. : chatter, prattle
b. Scotland : tattle, gossip
transitive verb
: to cause to clatter : make a rattling noise with
< clattering the dishes on the tray >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, noisy talk, from clatren, v.
1. : a loud rattling noise especially when made by the collision of hard bodies : a series of sharp clashes
< the clatter of pots and pans >
< clatter of a typewriter >
2. : commotion, disturbance
< the midday clatter of the business district >
3.
a. : rapid, noisy, or idle talk : babble, chatter, gabble
b. Scotland : a piece of gossip : tattle, rumor |