rattling

• Описывает что-то, издающее серию коротких, резких звуков; также неформально используется для обозначения 'очень' или 'чрезвычайно' (например, 'чертовски хорошая история').

Describes something that makes a series of short, sharp sounds; also used informally to mean 'very' or 'extremely' (e.g., 'a rattling good story').

1. Remarkably good or greatB2informalbritish

   Used as an intensifier to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or outstanding.

   Потрясающий

   • They had a rattling good time at the party.
   • That was a rattling fine performance by the orchestra.
   • He told a rattling good story about his travels.

   Synonymscapitalexcellentfirst-rategreatsmashingsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

2. Quick and energeticB2informalbritish

   Characterized by brisk, lively, or vigorous movement or pace.

   Быстрый и энергичный

   • The horse set off at a rattling pace.
   • They kept up a rattling conversation throughout the dinner.
   • The sales were moving at a rattling speed this quarter.

   Synonymsanimatedbriskenergeticfastlivelyquickspiritedsprightlyswiftvigorous

   Antonymsdulllethargicslowsluggishtorpid

• Наречие, означающее «очень» или «чрезвычайно», используемое неформально для усиления. Часто встречается в старой или литературной английской речи, например, в выражении «rattling good story».

An adverb meaning "very" or "extremely," used informally for emphasis. It is often found in older or literary English, as in "a rattling good story."

1. Intensifier (informal)B2informal

   Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.

   Очень (усилитель, разговорное)

   • It was a rattling good story.
   • She gave a rattling fine performance.
   • We had a rattling good time at the party.

   Synonymsawfullyextremelymightyreallyvery

• Существительное, обозначающее быструю серию коротких громких звуков, например, тех, что могут быть слышны через стетоскоп при некоторых респираторных заболеваниях.

A noun referring to a rapid series of short, loud sounds, such as those that might be heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory disorders.

1. Respiratory soundB2formalmedical

   A rapid series of short, loud sounds, often heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory conditions.

   Хрип

   • The doctor detected a rattling in the patient's lungs.
   • A rattling sound was audible during the examination.
   • The nurse noted a persistent rattling in the chest.

   Synonymscrepitationralerattle

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по издаванию быстрой серии коротких, резких звуков или вызыванию такого звука у чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds, or to cause something to do so.

1. Make a rapid series of short, sharp soundsB1formal

   To produce a quick succession of short, hard sounds, often by shaking or hitting something.

   Греметь

   • The windows rattled in the strong wind.
   • The old engine rattled loudly when started.
   • The loose chain on the bicycle rattled as he rode.

   Synonymsbangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

   To shake something so that it makes a series of short, sharp sounds.

   Греметь

   • He rattled the box to see what was inside.
   • She rattled the keys in her hand impatiently.
   • The wind rattled the loose shutters on the house.

   Synonymsclankclatterclinkjangleshake

Phrasal variantsrattle downrattle offrattle on