单词 | growl |
释义 | growln. 1. a. An act of growling; a low angry guttural sound uttered by an animal. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > by noises > voice or sound made by animal > [noun] > snarl or growl snarl1613 growl1727 gurl1755 yirr1825 grumble1840 gnarl1847 1727 J. Gay Fables I. xliii. 148 Let him the lyon first controul, And still the tyger's famish'd growle. 1774 O. Goldsmith Hist. Earth III. 225 When enraged he has a different growl, which is short, broken, and reiterated. 1842 T. B. Macaulay Virginia in Lays Anc. Rome 161 The growl of a fierce watch-dog but half aroused from sleep. 1884 Manch. Examiner 7 Oct. 5/7 The lowing of the kine, the growls of the camels. b. transferred. Of cannon, an earthquake, thunder, etc.: A rumble. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > continuous or protracted sound > [noun] > roll or rumble humblingc1384 bubblinga1398 hurlinga1398 grolling1398 rumblec1405 rumblingc1405 rolling1535 blumbering1556 roll1602 rumblement1604 grumblinga1616 lumbering1621 volutation1640 lumber1752 growlery1830 growl1833 growling1834 grumble1899 strumble1938 1833 J. Martineau Ess., Rev., & Addr. (1890) I. 10 All was quiet on the surface, not a growl was heard, not a vibration felt. 1859 A. Helps Friends in Council New Ser. II. ii. 41 The solemn growl of philosophic thunder. 1899 Q. Rev. Apr. 429 The distant growl of cannon. 2. An expression of anger or dissatisfaction uttered by human beings. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > voice or vocal sound > sounds like animal or bird sounds > [noun] > growl or snarl yarring1611 growl1821 yirr1825 undergrowla1849 1821 C. Lamb in London Mag. Sept. 281/1 Many a sarcastic growl did the latter cast out. 1853 C. Kingsley Hypatia II. i. 24 An ominous growl rose from the mob of monks. 1884 S. J. Reid Life Sydney Smith xiii. 342 The muttered growl with which the eclipsed poet relieved his overcharged feelings. 3. In Jazz, a deep rasping sound made on a wind instrument. Also attributive. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > sound of instruments > [noun] > sound of wind instruments > deep note growl1935 1935 Hot News Aug. 18/3 He used the non-pressure method common to most white players, producing a tone..with just a suggestion of a growl. 1946 R. Blesh Shining Trumpets (1949) ii. xii. 280 Here, too, is the growl trumpet, an atmospheric part of the tissue paper jungle in which the band was then ensconced. 1959 ‘F. Newton’ Jazz Scene vii. 122 Bubber Miley (1902–32) pioneered the systematic use of the mute and the ‘growl’. 1961 Times 20 May 11/4 The art of ‘growl’ trumpet playing has declined so much over the years. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1900; most recently modified version published online March 2022). † growlv.1 Obsolete. rare. impersonal. it growls me: I have a feeling of terror or horror. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > fear > quality of terror or horror > expression of terror or dread [phrase] > it terrifies me it growls me1481 it fears me?1504 1481 W. Caxton tr. Hist. Reynard Fox (1970) 74 That ther sholde..suche wrake be taken therof, that hym myght growle that euer he sawe hym. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1900; most recently modified version published online June 2022). † growlv.2 Obsolete. rare. intransitive. To swarm. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > state of being gathered together > gather together [verb (intransitive)] > specifically of people or animals > in large numbers thringOE threngc1175 crowda1400 flocka1400 swarm1526 growl1542 throngc1565 shoala1618 horde1801 bike1805 fry1816 hotch1893 1542 N. Udall tr. Erasmus Apophthegmes f. 158 He dyed of lyce contynually growlyng out of his fleshe as Scylla and Herode didde. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1900; most recently modified version published online June 2021). growlv.3 1. intransitive. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > continuous or protracted sound > [verb (intransitive)] > roll or rumble > in bowels gothelec1290 growlc138. rumble1535 c138. J. Wyclif Serm. in Sel. Wks. (MS.I) II. 249 As a mete..not defied..makiþ mannis bodi to groule [other MSS. gurle]. b. Of an animal: to utter a low guttural sound, expressive of rising anger. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > by noises > voice or sound made by animal > make sound [verb (intransitive)] > snarl or growl garre1382 hurr1398 roina1450 gnar1496 snar1530 whurl1530 snarl1590 gnarl1596 grumble1608 yarr1611 whirr1706 growl1719 yirra1796 gargle1861 grrra1963 the world > animals > by noises > voice or sound made by animal > make sound [verb (transitive)] > make miscellaneous types of sound shritcha1535 outroara1616 growl1783 churr1834 becroak1861 1671 S. Skinner & T. Henshaw Etymologicon Linguæ Anglicanæ To Growl, à Teut. Groll..Grollen. 1705 J. Vanbrugh Confederacy ii. i A Husband is a growling animal. 1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 31 He started up growling at first, but finding his Leg broke fell down again, and then got up upon three Legs and gave the most hideous Roar that ever I heard. 1783 W. Cowper Let. 17 June (1981) II. 145 A surly mastiff will bear perhaps to be stroak'd, though he will growl even under that operation. 1836 W. Irving Astoria II. 106 The bear..turned, reared, showed his teeth, and growled. 1859 Ld. Tennyson Enid in Idylls of King 75 He fears To lose his bone, and lays his foot upon it, Gnawing and growling. c. transferred. Of thunder, etc.: to rumble. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > continuous or protracted sound > [verb (intransitive)] > roll or rumble gothelec1290 gurlc1380 bubblea1398 wharc1400 rumblec1450 rolla1522 lumber?1527 jumble1530 thumble1584 humble1617 grumblea1625 strumble1645 growl1744 1744 J. Thomson Summer in Seasons (new ed.) 102 At first, heard solemn o'er the Verge of Heaven, The Tempest growls. 1805 W. Wordsworth Waggoner i. 152 The thunder had begun to growl. 1833 M. Scott Tom Cringle's Log II. v. 250 A strong murmuring noise, like the rushing of many waters, growled amongst the ranks. 1864 W. W. Skeat tr. J. L. Uhland Songs & Ballads 242 Low growls the distant thunder. 1958 Spectator 15 Aug. 225/2 The bulldozers of the New Towns growl nearer. 1970 Observer 15 Feb. (Colour Suppl.) 24/1 The big jets of Qantas and BOAC growl in and out daily on their way round the world. 2. Of persons: a. intransitive. To murmur angrily. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > anger > indignation or resentment > be or become resentful [verb (intransitive)] > show indignation or resentment bridlea1475 bristle1549 muzzle1581 snarl1597 pique1664 growl1706 to bridle up1709 grrra1963 to give attitude1975 1706 tr. J. B. Morvan de Bellegarde Refl. upon Ridicule 336 He Growls, he Rages, he Swears. 1715 J. Gay What d'ye call It Prelim. Scene 5 He would rave..about a foolish flower'd Handkerchief!—and then he would groul so manfully. 1782 F. Burney Diary & Lett. (1842) II. 211 Though he pretended to growl, he was evidently delighted. 1822 W. Irving Bracebridge Hall I. 132 One of those who eat and growl, and keep the waiter on the trot. 1857 J. G. Holland Bay-path v. 69 He's no business to growl and talk about money. b. transitive. To utter or express with a growl or in a growling manner: with simple noun, quoted words, or clause as object. Also with out. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > manner of speaking > say in a particular manner [verb (transitive)] > throatily or harshly jangle1377 brayc1400 out-braya1561 yawp1567 throttle1582 swoop1605 throat?1611 caw1616 gargle1635 snarl1693 growl1759 croak1791 rasp1877 to grind out1889 grate1921 1759 S. Johnson Idler 21 Apr. 121 She grouls out her discontent. 1785 W. Cowper Task vi. 376 Each animal..growled defiance in such angry sort, As [etc.]. 1828 W. Scott Fair Maid of Perth xi, in Chron. Canongate 2nd Ser. II. 315 Bonthron was silent for an instant, then growled out,—‘He is too mighty for me to name.’ 1847 Ld. Tennyson Princess v. 105 Here he reach'd White hands of farewell to my sire, who growl'd An answer. 1876 E. Jenkins Blot on Queen's Head 17 A few of the waiters there growled that they were obliged to play second-fiddle. 1880 L. Stephen Alexander Pope iv. 81 Dennis..continued to growl out criticisms against the triumphant poet. 3. intransitive. To be dully painful. Cf. dialect or colloquial grumble. ΚΠ 1774 P. V. Fithian Jrnl. (1900) 267 My Jaw continues growling & keeps me uneasy. 4. intransitive. Of a wind instrument: to make a low, rasping sound. Of a musician: to make such a sound on an instrument. Also transitive: to play (music) in a growling manner. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > sound of instruments > sound [verb (intransitive)] > wind instruments > make deep rasping sound growl1935 society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > playing instruments > playing wind instrument > play wind instrument [verb (intransitive)] > make harsh sound canard1841 growl1935 society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > playing instruments > playing wind instrument > play wind instrument [verb (transitive)] > play in specific manner growl1935 oompah1972 1935 N. E. Williams His Hi de Highness of Ho de Ho 35 Even white musicians will say ‘growl it’ to a trumpet player when they are asking him to play it ‘lowdown’ or ‘dirty’. 1935 Hot News Apr. 19/1 He has the dirtiest tones imaginable, using his hand in front of the bell to produce a unique growling effect. 1935 Hot News Aug. 6/2 Only a trumpeter who can growl well is necessary. 1935 Metronome Nov. 25/3 A trumpet..growls really effectively for a change. 1955 Duke Ellington in N. Shapiro & N. Hentoff Hear me talkin' to Ya xii. 195 Everybody told him he'd have to use a plunger and growl all night long. Derivatives ˈgrowlsome adj. inclined to growl.Apparently an isolated use. ΚΠ 1882 ‘L. Keith’ Alasnam's Lady I. 149 You are not as growlsome as some men I know. ˈgrowly adj. resembling a growl.Apparently an isolated use. ΚΠ 1893 M. E. Hullah Aunt Constantia Jane iii. 91 A gruff growly voice. 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