purrs
US /pɜːrz/
UK /pɜːz/
动词
1.
咕噜, 发出咕噜声
(of a cat) make a low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment or pleasure
示例:
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The cat purrs contentedly when stroked.
猫被抚摸时会满足地咕噜。
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I love the sound of a cat's gentle purrs.
我喜欢猫咪轻柔的咕噜声。
2.
平稳运转, 发出低沉的嗡嗡声
(of an engine or machine) make a low, continuous, rhythmic sound
示例:
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The engine purrs smoothly as the car glides down the highway.
汽车在高速公路上滑行时，发动机平稳地运转。
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The old washing machine still purrs along, doing its job.
旧洗衣机仍然平稳地运转，完成它的工作。
名词
咕噜声
a low continuous vibratory sound made by a cat
示例:
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The soft purrs of the kitten filled the room.
小猫轻柔的咕噜声充满了房间。
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She could feel the gentle purrs against her hand.
她能感觉到手上的轻柔咕噜声。
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