grumbling
US /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/
名词
1.
抱怨, 怨言
the action of complaining in a quiet but persistent way
示例:
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There has been some grumbling among the staff about the new rules.
员工中对新规定有一些抱怨。
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Despite the grumbling, everyone eventually agreed to the plan.
尽管有怨言，大家最终还是同意了这项计划。
2.
轰鸣声, 咕噜声
a low rumbling sound
示例:
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I could hear the grumbling of thunder in the distance.
我能听到远处雷声的轰鸣。
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The grumbling of my stomach reminded me I hadn't eaten.
肚子的咕咕声提醒我还没吃饭。
形容词
1.
抱怨的, 发牢骚的
complaining or making a low rumbling noise
示例:
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He is a grumbling old man who is never satisfied.
他是个爱抱怨的老头，从不满足。
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