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源自古英语 grǣlan(咆哮),模仿动物低沉吼叫的声音演变而来。
❶ 指动物(通常是狗或熊等)发出低沉、威胁性的吼叫声,表达愤怒或警告。也可形容人用低沉愤怒的声音说话。
“The dog growled when the stranger approached.”
(当陌生人靠近时,那只狗发出了低吼声。)
“He growled at the waiter for bringing the wrong order.”
(因为服务员上错了菜,他愤怒地低声呵斥。)
growled out — 用低沉愤怒的声音说出某句话,通常带有威胁或不耐烦的情绪。
“"Get out now," he growled out through clenched teeth.”
(他咬牙切齿地低声吼道:“现在就滚出去。”)