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grunted
UK //ˈɡrʌntɪd//US //ˈɡrʌntɪd//
词源
源自中古英语 'grunten'，模仿低沉的声音，可能与古诺尔斯语 'grunna'（咆哮）有关。
verb
❶ 发出低沉的咕噜声或哼声，通常表示不满、疲惫或不愿说话，常见于人或动物。
“He grunted in response to the question, clearly not in the mood to talk.”
（他只是咕哝了一声作为回应，显然不想说话。）
“The pig grunted loudly as it rolled in the mud.”
（猪在泥里打滚时大声哼哼。）
同义词:muttered, groaned, snorted
常见短语
grunted in agreement — 用哼声表示同意，通常是不情愿或敷衍的回应。
“When asked if he wanted to go, he just grunted in agreement.”
（被问及是否想去时，他只是哼了一声表示同意。）