rustle

• Существительное, обозначающее мягкий, легкий звук, например, звук, издаваемый шелковой одеждой или листьями, движущимися на ветру.

A noun referring to a soft, light sound, such as the sound made by silk clothing or leaves moving in the wind.

1. Soft, light soundB1formal

   A gentle, crackling sound like that made by dry leaves, paper, or fabric moving against each other.

   Шорох

   • The rustle of the leaves in the wind was calming.
   • She heard the rustle of her silk dress as she walked.
   • The only sound was the rustle of pages being turned.

   Синонимыcracklecrinklemurmurrustlingsighswishwhisper

• Глагол, используемый для описания мягкого, лёгкого звука, издаваемого движущимися предметами, такими как листья или бумага, или для быстрого движения чем-либо с целью создания такого звука.

A verb used to describe the soft, light sound made by things moving, like leaves or paper, or to move something quickly to make such a sound.

1. Make a soft crackling soundB1formal

   To produce a light, dry, crackling sound, like that of leaves, paper, or fabric moving.

   Шуршать

   • The leaves rustled in the autumn wind.
   • She rustled the pages of her notebook nervously.
   • The silk dress rustled as she walked across the room.

   Синонимыcracklecrinklemurmursighsoughsusurrateswishwhishwhisper

2. Steal livestockB2informalamerican

   To steal cattle, horses, or other farm animals, typically from a ranch or farm.

   Угонять скот

   • The outlaws were known to rustle cattle from neighboring ranches.
   • He was arrested for rustling horses in the county.
   • Rustling livestock was a common crime in the Old West.

   Синонимыappropriatepoachpurloinstealswipe

3. Forage or gather foodB2informal

   To search for and collect food, often in a quick or informal manner.

   Раздобыть

   • We rustled up some dinner from leftovers in the fridge.
   • The campers rustled for berries and nuts in the forest.
   • She managed to rustle together a meal from the pantry.

   Синонимыforagehuntscavengescrounge