burr
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/bɜːr/
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/bɜː(r)/
A way of saying 'r' that sounds rough and strong, like in some English accents.
Her burr made her sound like she was from the countryside.
她的口音讓她聽起來像是來自鄉下。
A quiet, continuous sound that a machine makes when its parts move very fast.
The washing machine had a soothing burr as it spun the clothes dry.
洗衣機在甩乾衣服時發出了令人安心的嗡嗡聲。
A small, prickly case that comes from some plants and can stick to your clothes or pet's fur.
After walking the dog, I had to pick the burrs off his coat.
遛狗後,我不得不從他的外套上摘下蒼耳。