rustling
US /ˈrʌs.əl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈrʌs.əl.ɪŋ/
名詞
1.
沙沙聲
a soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper
範例:
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I heard a strange rustling in the bushes.
我聽到灌木叢裡有奇怪的沙沙聲。
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The rustling of the silk dress filled the room.
絲綢連衣裙的沙沙聲充滿了房間。
2.
偷牛, 偷竊牲口
the stealing of livestock, especially cattle
範例:
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Cattle rustling was a serious crime in the Old West.
在舊西部，偷牛是一項嚴重的罪行。
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The sheriff was determined to stop the rustling in the valley.
警長決心制止山谷裡的偷牛行為。
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