chatter

• 指连续、常为非正式或不严肃的谈话，也指快速反复的咔嗒声或敲击声。

A noun referring to continuous, often trivial or informal talk, or the sound of rapid, repetitive clicking or tapping.

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1. Casual talkB1informal

   Informal, often trivial conversation about everyday matters.

   闲谈

   • The chatter in the office was distracting.
   • We engaged in light chatter while waiting for the bus.
   • Her constant chatter about celebrities annoyed me.

   同义词babbleblatherchitchatgabgossipjabbernatterprattlesmall talkyack

2. Rapid soundsB2formal

   A series of quick, high-pitched sounds, often made by animals or objects.

   啁啾声

   • The chatter of birds filled the morning air.
   • I could hear the chatter of the printer in the next room.
   • The squirrel's chatter warned others of danger.

   同义词chatteringclatterrattletwitter

3. Teeth chatteringB2formal

   The involuntary clicking or knocking together of teeth, usually due to cold or fear.

   牙齿打颤

   • His teeth began to chatter from the cold wind.
   • She couldn't stop the chatter of her teeth during the horror movie.
   • The chatter of his teeth was audible in the silent room.

   同义词clackclatterrattle

• 动词，指快速、连续地说些无关紧要的话（闲聊、唠叨），也指发出快速而连续的一串短促、尖锐的声音。

A verb used to indicate the act of talking rapidly and continuously about trivial matters, or making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds.

1. Talk rapidly and casuallyA2informal

   To talk quickly and continuously about unimportant matters.

   闲聊

   • The children chattered excitedly about their day at school.
   • She chattered on the phone with her friend for hours.
   • They chattered away during the entire bus ride.

   同义词babbleblatherchatterboxgabgabblejabberprattlerattle onyammeryap

2. Make a rapid clicking soundB1formal

   To make a series of quick, sharp sounds, often due to cold or fear.

   咯咯作响

   • His teeth chattered from the freezing wind.
   • The old radiator chattered as it heated up.
   • Her teeth chattered uncontrollably after falling into the icy water.

   同义词clackclatterclickclitterrattle