purr
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/pɜːr/
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/pɜː(r)/
The quiet rumbling sound a cat makes when it feels happy.
I could hear the cat purring from the other room.
我能听到猫在隔壁房间发出的呼噜声。
A smooth, low sound from a machine that is working well.
The purr of the motorcycle was music to his ears.
摩托车的轰鸣声对他来说就像音乐一样悦耳。
A quiet, affectionate way of talking.
She purred sweet nothings into his ear.
她对着他的耳朵低声说些甜言蜜语。
To make a quiet, rumbling sound when happy or content.
The cat purred as it was being petted.
猫在被抚摸时发出了呼噜声。
To run or operate with a smooth, low sound.
The engine purred smoothly as we drove away.
我们开车离开时,引擎平稳地发出了轰鸣声。
To speak softly, often to show pleasure or persuade.
He was purring about the success of his project.
他对自己的项目成功感到非常高兴。