chattering

• 名词，指快速连续发出的嘈杂声，例如机械部件发出的声音，或鸟类、猴子等动物发出的连续高亢叫声；也可指喋喋不休的说话。

A noun referring to a rapid series of noises, such as those produced by machine parts or the high-pitched, continuous sounds made by certain animals like birds or monkeys.

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1. Machine noiseB2formaltechnical

   A rapid series of clicking or rattling sounds produced by mechanical parts, often due to vibration or misalignment.

   咔嗒声

   • The chattering of the old printer could be heard across the office.
   • The mechanic identified the chattering as a loose belt in the engine.
   • The constant chattering of the conveyor belt indicated it needed maintenance.

   同义词clatterrattlerattling

2. Animal soundsB1formal

   A series of high-pitched, rapid sounds made by certain animals, especially birds or monkeys, often for communication or alarm.

   啁啾

   • The chattering of the monkeys in the trees woke us up at dawn.
   • We could hear the chattering of sparrows from the garden.
   • The chattering of the parrots was a constant background noise in the jungle.

   同义词twitter

• 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