rattle

US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt̬.əl/
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1.

sbatacchiare, tintinnare

make a series of short, sharp knocking or tapping sounds, as a result of shaking and striking against a hard surface or object

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The windows rattled in the strong wind.
Le finestre sbattevano nel vento forte.
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He could hear the chains rattling in the distance.
Poteva sentire le catene tintinnare in lontananza.
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2.

sconvolgere, innervosire

cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated

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The sudden noise rattled her.
Il rumore improvviso la sconvolse.
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He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
Fu sconvolto dalle domande inaspettate.
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unsettledisturbflusterperturbdisconcert
1.

tintinnio, sonaglio

a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds

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We heard the rattle of the train approaching.
Sentimmo il tintinnio del treno che si avvicinava.
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The baby shook the rattle with delight.
Il bambino scosse il sonaglio con gioia.
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