ripples; rippled; rippling
ripples; rippled; rippling
Learner's definition of RIPPLE
1
: to move in small waves微波荡漾;起涟漪 [no object]
[+ object]
2
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to pass or spread through or over (someone or something)传播;传开 -
Fear/excitement rippled through the room. [=people in the room suddenly felt fear/excitement]房间里的人们突然感到一阵恐惧/兴奋。
-
Economists predict that these costs will ripple through the economy. [=will affect the entire economy]经济学家预测这些支出将会影响整个经济。
2 ripple /ˈrɪpəl/ noun
plural ripples
plural ripples
Learner's definition of RIPPLE
[count]
1
a : a small wave on the surface of a liquid涟漪;微波;细浪 b : a shape or pattern having small waves波纹 2
: a sound that gradually becomes louder and then quieter荡漾的声音 —
usually + of 3
: something that passes or spreads through or over someone or something(传播开的)一阵,一片 —
usually singular通常用单数 —
often + of