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purr

释义

purr

verb

UK /pɜː(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	purr
he/she/it	purrs
present participle	purring
past tense	purred
past participle	purred

1
intransitive Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬if a cat purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is happy
Synonyms and related words
To make an animal sound
baa
bark
bay
1. 1a
  if a machine purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is operating correctly at a slow speed
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a continuous sound
  roar
  rumble
  buzz
2
intransitive/transitive mainly literaryto speak in a quiet low voice that sounds happy or attractive
‘Choose a romantic piece of music,’ she purred.
Synonyms and related words
To talk quietly or weakly
whisper
murmur
mutter

purr

verb

US /pɜr/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	purr
he/she/it	purrs
present participle	purring
past tense	purred
past participle	purred

1
intransitive Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬if a cat purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is happy
Synonyms and related words
To make an animal sound
baa
bark
bay
1. 1a
  if a machine purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is operating correctly at a slow speed
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a continuous sound
  roar
  rumble
  buzz
2
intransitive/transitive mainly literaryto speak in a quiet low voice that sounds happy or attractive
“Choose a romantic piece of music,” she purred.
Synonyms and related words
To talk quietly or weakly
whisper
murmur
mutter

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