rattled

• Décrit un état de nervosité, d'agitation ou de trouble, souvent provoqué par un choc soudain ou une surprise.

Describes a state of being nervous, worried, or upset, often due to a sudden shock or surprise.

1. Agitated or confusedB2informal

   Thrown into a state of nervous confusion or upset, often due to surprise or stress.

   ébranlé, déstabilisé

   • He seemed rattled after the unexpected question.
   • The loud noise left her feeling rattled and uneasy.
   • Don't get rattled; just take a deep breath and focus.

   Synonymesagitatedbothereddiscomposeddisconcertedfazedflusteredperturbedshakenunnervedupset

   Antonymescalmcollectedcomposedcoolpoisedsereneunperturbedunruffled

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de produire une série rapide de bruits courts et secs, ou de faire produire ce genre de bruit à quelque chose.

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.

   émettre une série de bruits secs et rapides

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

   Synonymesbangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

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

   secouer en faisant du bruit

   • 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.

   Synonymesclankclatterclinkjangleshake

Variantes phrasalrattle downrattle offrattle on