| 释义 |
purr
I. \R ˈpər, +vowel ˈpər.; -R ˈpə̄, +suffixal vowel ˈpər. also ˈpə̄r, +vowel in a following word ˈpər. or ˈpə̄ also ˈpə̄r\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: imit
1.
a. : a low vibratory murmur of a cat that appears to indicate contentment or pleasure and is believed to result from the streaming of air over the false vocal cords
b. : a similar sound of another animal
2. : a sound resembling the purr of a cat
< the soft purr of a passing motor >
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: imitative
intransitive verb
1. : to utter or give forth a purr
2.
a. : to speak as if purring
b. : to speak in a light but catty manner
transitive verb
: to signify or express by purring or in a lightly catty manner |