
好词典

源自古英语 grunnettan(拟声词),模仿低沉的声音,与德语 grunzen 同源。
❶ 指低沉的咕噜声或哼声,通常表示不满、疲惫或努力时的声音。常用于描述人或动物发出的短促声响。
“The old man let out a few grunts as he stood up from the chair.”
(老人从椅子上站起来时发出了几声哼哼。)
“Pigs often communicate with grunts and squeals.”
(猪经常通过咕噜声和尖叫声交流。)
❶ 发出低沉短促的声音,通常因费力、不满或疼痛引起。也可指动物(如猪)的典型叫声。
“The worker grunted while lifting the heavy box.”
(工人搬起重箱子时发出用力的哼声。)
“Wild boars grunt when they sense danger.”
(野猪察觉到危险时会发出咕噜声。)
grunt work — 指枯燥乏味的体力劳动或基础性工作,常带有重复性且不需要专业技能。
“Interns are often assigned the grunt work in the office.”
(实习生经常被分配做办公室里的基础杂活。)