chatter
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/ˈtʃætər/
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/ˈtʃætə(r)/
to talk a lot, often about unimportant things
The children were chattering about their new toys.
孩子们在谈论他们的新玩具。
to make a clacking sound, like when you're cold or scared
She was so nervous that her teeth chattered.
她太紧张了,以至于牙齿打颤。
to make a series of high-pitched sounds, like birds
The birds were chattering in the morning.
早晨鸟儿在啁啾。
unimportant or casual conversation
There was too much chatter at the meeting.
会议上的闲谈太多了。
the sound of quick, high-pitched noises, like from animals
We heard the chatter of monkeys in the jungle.
我们听到了丛林中猴子的喋喋不休。
the sound of things knocking together
The chatter of the machinery was loud.
机器的嘈杂声很大。