droning

• Substantivo que designa um som contínuo, baixo e monótono, ou uma fala entoada de forma monótona e enfadonha.

A noun referring to a continuous, low, monotonous sound or intonation.

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1. Monotonous soundB2formal

   A low, continuous, and unchanging sound or tone, often considered boring or irritating.

   Som monótono

   • The droning of the engine made him sleepy.
   • She couldn't concentrate because of the droning of the air conditioner.
   • The professor's droning put half the class to sleep.

   Sinônimosbuzzdronehummonotonemurmur

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de emitir um som contínuo, baixo e grave, como um zumbido, ou de falar em tom monótono e enfadonho. Também pode significar tocar uma gaita de fole.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a continuous low humming sound, or speaking in a monotonous tone.

1. Make a continuous low soundB1formal

   To make a continuous, low, humming or buzzing sound.

   Zumbir

   • The engine droned in the background as we drove.
   • Bees droned around the flowers in the garden.
   • The air conditioner droned all night long.

   Sinônimosbuzzhummurmurpurrvibratewhir

2. Speak monotonouslyB2informal

   To speak in a dull, monotonous tone without variation in pitch or pace.

   Falar monotonamente

   • The lecturer droned on for hours about ancient history.
   • He droned through his speech, putting everyone to sleep.
   • She droned on about her problems without noticing my boredom.

   Sinônimoschantintonateintone

   Antônimosanimateenliveninflect

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