| 释义 |
cluck
I. \ˈklək\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: imitative
intransitive verb
1. : to make the noise of a brooding hen or a similar sound
2. : to make a clicking sound with the tongue often expressive of alarm, distress, or concern; also : to express interest or concern
< critics clucked over the new developments >
transitive verb
1. : to call together, urge, or impel as a hen does her chicks
< his mother clucked them hastily to their feet — T.H.Jones >
2. : to express usually with interest or concern
< clucked his approval of the victory >
3. : to move (the tongue) in such a way as to produce clucks
< the driver clucked his tongue and the horse started forward at a sharp trot >
II. noun
(-s)
1. : the characteristic sound made by a hen especially in calling her chicks; also : a sound resembling this
2. also cluck hen : a broody fowl
3. slang : a stupid or naïve person |