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purr

noun
🔊/pɜː(r)/
🔊/pɜːr/
(also purring)
[singular]
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  1. the low continuous sound that a cat makes in its throat, especially when it is happy or comfortable（猫）发出呼噜声，惬意地打呼噜
    • the purr of a cat猫的叫声
  2. a low continuous sound that a machine or vehicle makes when it moves or functions轰隆作响；轰鸣着移动
    • the purr of a car engine汽车发动机发出的嗡嗡声
  3. a way of speaking that uses a low and gentle voice, for example to show you are happy or satisfied, or because you want to attract somebody or get them to do something（愉快或满意地）低沉柔和地讲话；轻声招呼
    • ‘Hello darling,’ she said with a purr.“亲爱的，你好。”她喃喃地说。

purr

verb
🔊/pɜː(r)/
🔊/pɜːr/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they purr
🔊/pɜː(r)/
🔊/pɜːr/
he / she / it purrs
🔊/pɜːz/
🔊/pɜːrz/
past simple purred
🔊/pɜːd/
🔊/pɜːrd/
past participle purred
🔊/pɜːd/
🔊/pɜːrd/
-ing form purring
🔊/ˈpɜːrɪŋ/
🔊/ˈpɜːrɪŋ/
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  1. [intransitive] when a cat purrs, it makes a low continuous sound in the throat, especially when it is happy or comfortable（猫）发出呼噜声，惬意地打呼噜
    • The cat was purring contentedly on my lap.猫在我的腿上叫得满意。
    Topics Animalsc2
  2. [intransitive] (of a machine or vehicle机器或机动车) to make a low continuous sound; to move making such a sound轰隆作响；轰鸣着移动
    • a purring engine轰隆作响的发动机
    • The car purred away.汽车咕隆着开走了。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • She turned the key and the engine purred to life.她转动了钥​​匙，引擎发出了生气。
    • The car purred smoothly along the narrow lane.汽车沿着狭窄的车道平稳地呼出。
    Topics Transport by car or lorryc2
  3. [intransitive, transitive] (+ speech) to speak in a low and gentle voice, for example to show you are happy or satisfied, or because you want to attract somebody or get them to do something（愉快或满意地）低沉柔和地讲话；轻声招呼
    • He was purring with satisfaction.他满足地轻声低语。🔊🔊
    4. Word Originearly 17th cent.: imitative.