mumbling

• Существительное, обозначающее речь, произнесённую тихо, неразборчиво или невнятно, или акт неэффективного пережёвывания, как будто без зубов.

A noun referring to speech that is spoken in a low, unclear, or indistinct manner, or the act of chewing ineffectually, as if without teeth.

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1. Indistinct speechB1formal

   The act of speaking in a low, unclear, or barely audible manner, often with the mouth partly closed.

   Бормотание

   • His mumbling made it hard for the audience to follow his speech.
   • She was annoyed by his constant mumbling during the movie.
   • The teacher asked the student to stop mumbling and speak clearly.

   Синонимыdronegrumblingmurmurmurmuringmuttermutteringundertonewhisper

   Антонимыarticulationclaritydistinctnessenunciation

2. Ineffectual chewingB2informal

   The action of chewing food weakly or without proper force, often due to missing teeth or lack of effort.

   Жевание без усилий

   • The old man's mumbling over his food was a sign of his dental problems.
   • The baby's mumbling on the teething ring was adorable but ineffective.
   • He was mumbling on the tough steak, unable to break it down properly.

   Синонимыgumming

• Глагол, используемый для описания речи тихим, невнятным или неразборчивым образом, часто с полузакрытым ртом.

A verb used to describe speaking in a low, unclear, or indistinct manner, often with the mouth partly closed.

1. Speak unclearlyB1informal

   To speak in a quiet, unclear way, often with the mouth partly closed, making it hard to understand.

   Бормотать

   • He mumbled something under his breath and walked away.
   • She was so tired she could only mumble her answers.
   • Stop mumbling and speak clearly so everyone can hear you.

   Синонимыbabbledronegarblemurmurmutterslur

   Антонимыarticulateenunciate

2. Chew without teethB2informal

   To chew food slowly and with difficulty, especially when having no teeth.

   Жевать беззубо

   • The old dog mumbled his food for a long time.
   • Without his dentures, he could only mumble the soft bread.
   • The baby mumbled the biscuit with her gums.

   Синонимыgum