purr
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/pɜːr/
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/pɜː(r)/
noun
R
The quiet rumbling sound a cat makes when it feels happy.
I could hear the cat purring from the other room.
猫が隣の部屋からふわふわと鳴っているのを聞こえました。
R
A smooth, low sound from a machine that is working well.
The purr of the motorcycle was music to his ears.
バイクのブンブン音は彼にとって音楽そのものだった。
R
A quiet, affectionate way of talking.
She purred sweet nothings into his ear.
彼女は彼の耳元で甘い言葉を囁いた。
verb
R
To make a quiet, rumbling sound when happy or content.
The cat purred as it was being petted.
猫は撫でられるとふわふわと鳴った。
R
To run or operate with a smooth, low sound.
The engine purred smoothly as we drove away.
私たちが離れるにつれてエンジンは滑らかにブンブンと鳴った。
R
To speak softly, often to show pleasure or persuade.
He was purring about the success of his project.
彼は自分のプロジェクトの成功について喜んでいる。
translation
ゴロゴロ, スムーズな低音, 愛情深い話し方
ゴロゴロする, スムーズに動く, 優しく話す
語形変化
3rd Present
purrs
Progressive
purring
Past
purred
Plural
purrs
Perfect
purred