| 单词 | growl |
| 释义 | growl (once / 300 pages) vn To growl is to make a low, guttural, aggressive sound, like “grrrrrrrrrrr.” If you’ve ever gotten too close to an angry dog, you’ve probably heard a growl. A growl is not a friendly sound. Growls are low, rumbling snarls, and they usually mean "Back off!" Dogs growl at people and animals they don’t like. Sometimes people growl when they speak in a low, angry way. If you dine at a restaurant but don’t leave a tip, the waiter might growl at you. Growling is best done though clinched teeth. If an animal or person is growling, stay away! WORD FAMILYgrowl: growled, growler, growling, growls+/growler: growlers/growling: growlings USAGE EXAMPLESIt features pizzicato cello and a subtle growl of organ, along with lyrics that revel in comeuppance. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) Drive modes adjust throttle response, steering weight, gearbox mapping and the amount of engine growl allowed into the cabin. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) “You’re missing the point,” growled Commissioner Mike Smith from beneath the brim of his cowboy hat. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) 1v to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds Syn|Hyper grumble, rumble emit, let loose, let out, utter express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) 2n the sound of growling (as made by animals) Syn|Hyper growling cry the characteristic utterance of an animal |
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