plural murmurs
plural murmurs
Learner's definition of MURMUR
1 [count]
a : a low sound made when many people are speaking(众人说话的)低语声,喃喃声 b : a quiet expression of an opinion or feeling(小声表达意见或感情的)低语声 -
The suggestion brought murmurs of disapproval.这个建议引起一片低声反对。
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a murmur of agreement/protest一片低声的赞同/抗议
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murmurs of recognition低声认同的声音
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They accepted the decision without a murmur (of protest/complaint). [=they accepted the decision without protesting/complaining at all]他们二话没说就接受了这个决定。
c : speech or a way of speaking that is quiet and soft轻声细语 2
[singular] : a low, quiet, and continuous sound连续的轻柔声 3
[count] medical : an unusual heart sound that may indicate a problem with the heart's function or structure(心脏)杂音 —
usually singular通常用单数 2 murmur /ˈmɚmɚ/ verb
murmurs; murmured; murmuring
murmurs; murmured; murmuring
Learner's definition of MURMUR
1
[+ object] : to say (something) in a quiet and soft voice轻声细语;轻声说 -
He murmured something about having to get home.他轻声说该回家了。
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“Thank you,” she murmured as she left the room.她离开房间时,轻声说了句“谢谢”。
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[no object] : to make a low, continuous sound发出连续的轻柔声
— murmuring
noun, plural murmurings [count, noncount]