rattle
US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt.əl/
動詞
1.
嘎嘎作響, 嘩啦作響
make a series of short, sharp knocking or tapping sounds, as a result of shaking and striking against a hard surface or object
範例:
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The windows rattled in the strong wind.
窗戶在強風中嘎嘎作響。
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He could hear the chains rattling in the distance.
他能聽到遠處鏈條嘩啦作響。
2.
使不安, 使心煩意亂
cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated
範例:
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The sudden noise rattled her.
突如其來的噪音讓她心煩意亂。
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He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
他被突如其來的問題弄得心神不寧。