rattle

US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt̬.əl/
"rattle" picture
1.

嘎嘎作响, 哗啦作响

make a series of short, sharp knocking or tapping sounds, as a result of shaking and striking against a hard surface or object

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The windows rattled in the strong wind.
窗户在强风中嘎嘎作响。
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He could hear the chains rattling in the distance.
他能听到远处链条哗啦作响。
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clatterclankjingleshakevibrate
2.

使不安, 使心烦意乱

cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated

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The sudden noise rattled her.
突如其来的噪音让她心烦意乱。
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He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
他被突如其来的问题弄得心神不宁。
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unsettledisturbflusterperturbdisconcert
1.

嘎嘎声, 拨浪鼓

a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds

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We heard the rattle of the train approaching.
我们听到了火车驶近的嘎嘎声。
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The baby shook the rattle with delight.
婴儿高兴地摇着拨浪鼓。
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clatterclankjingleshaker