grunt

• 指人或动物发出的短促、低沉、沙哑的声音，常表示用力、不满或疼痛。

A noun referring to a short, low, guttural sound made by a person or animal, often expressing effort, annoyance, or pain.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   A short, low, guttural sound made by pigs or similar animals.

   猪叫声

   • The pig let out a loud grunt from its pen.
   • We could hear the grunt of the boar in the forest.
   • The sow grunted softly as she nursed her piglets.

   同义词grumbleoinksnortsqueal

2. Human soundB1informal

   A short, low sound made by a person, often expressing effort, annoyance, or dissatisfaction.

   哼声

   • He gave a grunt of effort as he lifted the heavy box.
   • She responded with a grunt of disapproval.
   • The old man let out a grunt as he sat down.

   同义词groangrumblesnort

3. Low-ranking soldierC1informalamerican

   A slang term for an infantry soldier, especially one with a low rank.

   步兵

   • The grunts were sent to the front lines first.
   • He served as a grunt in the army for two years.
   • The general addressed the grunts before the mission.

   同义词cannon fodderenlisted manfoot soldierinfantrymanprivateriflemantrooper

• 发出低沉、短促的喉音，常表示用力、不满或疼痛。

A verb used to describe the act of making a low, short, guttural sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or pain.

1. Make a low soundB1informal

   To make a short, low, guttural sound, often expressing effort, pain, or displeasure.

   发出低沉的喉音

   • He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
   • The old man grunted in pain when he stood up.
   • She grunted in frustration when the computer crashed.

   同义词groangrumblemurmurmuttersnort

2. Speak in a gruff wayB2informal

   To say something in a low, rough, or unfriendly voice.

   粗声粗气地说

   • He grunted a reply without looking up from his work.
   • She grunted something about being too tired to talk.
   • The boss grunted his approval and walked away.

   同义词croakgrowlgrumbleraspsnarl