grumbling
US /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/
名詞
1.
抱怨, 怨言
the action of complaining in a quiet but persistent way
範例:
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There has been some grumbling among the staff about the new rules.
員工中對新規定有一些抱怨。
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Despite the grumbling, everyone eventually agreed to the plan.
儘管有怨言，大家最終還是同意了這項計劃。
2.
轟鳴聲, 咕嚕聲
a low rumbling sound
範例:
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I could hear the grumbling of thunder in the distance.
我能聽到遠處雷聲的轟鳴。
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The grumbling of my stomach reminded me I hadn't eaten.
肚子的咕咕聲提醒我還沒吃飯。
形容詞
1.
抱怨的, 發牢騷的
complaining or making a low rumbling noise
範例:
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He is a grumbling old man who is never satisfied.
他是個愛抱怨的老頭，從不滿足。
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