pitter-patter
US /ˈpɪt̬.ɚˌpæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈpɪt.əˌpæt.ər/
名词
啪嗒啪嗒
a series of quick, light knocking sounds:
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I heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet (= the noise of children running).
动词
啪嗒啪嗒
to make a series of quick, light knocking sounds:
示例:
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The rain pitter-pattered on the roof.
副词
啪嗒啪嗒
with a series of quick, light knocking sounds:
示例:
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Ah, the thought of love makes the heart go pitter-patter.