| 釋義 |
purr /px(r); pW vi, vt 1 [VP2A, C] (of a cat) make a low, continuous vibrating sound expressing pleasure; (of a car engine) make a vibrating sound; (fig, of a person) indicate contentment by using a pleasant tone: (指貓) 發(fā)出低的連續(xù)顏動的嗚嗚聲 (表示愉快); (指汽車引擎) 發(fā)出震額的聲音; (喻，指人) 以愉快聲調(diào)表示滿意： Mrs Black ~ed with delight on receiving the invitation to dine with the duchess. 布拉克太太接到與公爵夫人共餐的約請時(shí)，發(fā)出愉快滿足的聲音。 2 [VP6A] express (contentment, etc) thus: 以愉快聲調(diào)表示 (滿足等)： She ~ed her approval of the suggestion. 她很高興地表示贊同此一建議。 ~ing sound. 滿足而低沉的聲音。 |