新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

murmur

英  [ˈmɜːmə]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • murmurs

    1[C 可数名词] 低语

    A murmur is something that is said but can hardly be heard.

    双语例句

    例:

    They spoke in low murmurs.

    他们窃窃私语。

    2[SING 单数型名词] (河水或远处谈话等)轻微连续的声音

    A murmur is a continuous low sound, like the noise of a river or of voices far away.

    近义词

    hum

    双语例句

    例:

    The piano music mixes with the murmur of conversation.

    钢琴声混杂着低低的交谈声。

    3[C 可数名词] (情感的)默认

    A murmur of a particular emotion is a quiet expression of it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The promise of some basic working rights draws murmurs of approval.

    对一些基本工作权利的承诺得到默许。

    4[C 可数名词] (心脏发出的)杂音

    A murmur is an abnormal sound which is made by the heart and which shows that there is probably something wrong with it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The doctor said James had now developed a heart murmur.

    医生说詹姆斯的心脏现在出现了杂音。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • without a murmur

    1毫无怨言

    If someone does something without a murmur, they do it without complaining.

    双语例句

    例:

    Then came the bill and my friend paid up without a murmur.

    然后账单来了,我朋友毫无怨言地结了帐。

    VERB. 动词
  • murmurs , murmuring , murmured

    1[T 及物动词] 小声说

    If you murmur something, you say it very quietly, so that not many people can hear what you are saying.

    双语例句

    例:

    He turned and murmured something to the professor.

    他转过身,小声对教授说了些什么。

    例:

    'How lovely,' she murmured.

    “多可爱呀,”她低声说。

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