murmuring

• 形容低沉、连续而不清晰的声音，常像轻柔的流水声或低语声。

Describes a low, continuous, and indistinct sound, often like a soft stream or a gentle voice.

1. Making a low continuous soundB2formal

   Producing a soft, indistinct, and continuous noise, like a gentle stream or quiet voices.

   低语般的

   • The murmuring brook provided a soothing background sound.
   • A murmuring crowd filled the hallway before the event.
   • The leaves made a murmuring sound in the gentle breeze.

   同义词babblingburblingdroninghummingmurmurousripplingrustlingsusurrantsusurrous

• 指低沉、连续、模糊不清的声音，常由一群人发出或嘴唇无声翕动而无清晰言语；也指低声含糊的抱怨。

A noun referring to a low, continuous, indistinct sound, often made by a group of people or by movement of the lips without articulate speech, or to a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.

1. Low continuous soundB2formal

   A soft, steady, and often indistinct sound, frequently produced by people speaking quietly or by a natural source like water.

   低语声

   • The murmuring of the stream was very relaxing.
   • A low murmuring came from the crowd before the speech began.
   • He could hear the murmuring of voices in the next room.

   同义词buzzdronehummurmurmutterrustlesusurrationundertonewhisper

   反义词blastboomclamorroar

2. Quiet complaintB2formal

   A subdued expression of dissatisfaction or discontent, often spoken in a low voice.

   低声抱怨

   • There was some murmuring among the employees about the new policy.
   • She ignored the murmuring of the critics.
   • The decision was met with murmuring from the audience.

   同义词complaintgrumblegrumblingmoanmutteringwhine

   反义词acclaimapprovalpraise

• 动词，表示低声或含混地说话，常表达不满，也可指发出低沉连续的声音。

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking softly or indistinctly, often expressing discontent or making a low, continuous sound.

1. Speak softly or indistinctlyB1formal

   To make a low, continuous, and often unclear sound, especially when speaking.

   低语

   • She murmured a reply, barely audible.
   • He murmured something under his breath.
   • The crowd murmured in agreement.

   同义词grumblemumblemutterwhisper

   反义词bellowcryroarscreamshoutyell

2. Complain quietlyB2informal

   To express dissatisfaction or discontent in a low, subdued voice.

   低声抱怨

   • The workers murmured about the new policy.
   • He murmured complaints about the service.
   • They murmured among themselves, unhappy with the decision.

   同义词complaingrumblemoanmutterwhine

   反义词applaudcheercommendpraise