| 单词 | purr |
| 释义 | purr (pɜːʳ ) Word forms: purrs , purring , purred 1. verb B2 When a cat purrs, it makes a low vibrating sound with its throat because it is contented. The plump ginger kitten had settled comfortably in her arms and was purring enthusiastically. [VERB] 2. verb When the engine of a machine such as a car purrs, it is working and making a quiet, continuous, vibrating sound. Both boats purred out of the cave mouth and into open water. [VERB preposition] The sleek car purred down the country road. [VERB preposition] Purr is also a noun. Carmela heard the purr of a motor-cycle coming up the drive. [+ of] 3. verb When someone purrs, they speak in a soft, gentle voice because they are pleased or because they want to persuade you to do something for them. 'You can tell me the truth,' she purred. [VERB with quote] Translations: Chinese: 猫打呼噜 Japanese: ゴロゴロとのどを鳴らす |
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