Word · Frequency #33221
murmuring
/ˈmɝːmɝːɪŋ/
noun
低语声；喃喃声；轻微的嘈杂声
a low continuous indistinct sound, often of voices or movement
- 1.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
低沉连续的模糊声音；常伴随嘴唇的运动而不发出清晰的言语
- 2.
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
低声模糊的抱怨
咕哝；嘟囔；低声抱怨；低沉连续的模糊声音；常伴随嘴唇的运动而不发出清晰的言语；低声模糊的抱怨；抱怨的声音；喃喃的声音
In use
The soft murmuring of the leaves was the only sound in the forest.
I heard a quiet murmuring from the classroom before the teacher entered.
There was a steady murmuring of dissatisfaction among the waiting customers.
murmuring of [noun]
表示某种来源的低沉连续声音。
The murmuring of the crowd grew louder.
人群的喃喃声越来越响。
murmuring about [topic]
常表示抱怨或不满的声音。
There was much murmuring about the new policy.
关于新政策有很多抱怨声。
murmuring of discontent
固定搭配，表示不满情绪的低声表达。
Connections
Confusing words
- muttering
- 喃喃自语；抱怨 · murmuring强调低沉模糊的连续声音，而muttering指低声说话，常带有抱怨或不满情绪
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