词汇 grunt 在中文的含义

grunt 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

grunt

US /ɡrʌnt/

UK /ɡrʌnt/

哼声, 咕哝声

a low, guttural sound made by an animal (especially a pig) or a person

示例:

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The pig let out a loud grunt as it rooted in the mud.

猪在泥里拱食时发出了响亮的哼声。

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He responded with a noncommittal grunt.

他用一声不置可否的哼声回应。

同义词:

growl moan groan mutter rumble

小兵, 苦力

a low-ranking or unskilled worker, especially in the military

示例:

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He started as a lowly grunt in the company.

他最初是公司里一名低级的小兵。

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The project needs more grunts to get the work done.

这个项目需要更多的苦力来完成工作。

同义词:

foot soldier laborer peon drudge toiler

哼哼, 咕哝

to make a low, guttural sound

示例:

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He tends to grunt when he lifts heavy weights.

他举重时往往会哼哼。

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She just grunted in response to my question.

她只是哼了一声来回答我的问题。

同义词:

growl moan groan mutter rumble