purr

• 猫满足或放松时发出的低沉、连续、带振动的呼噜声，通常表示舒适或愉悦；也指人发出的类似低沉的喉音。

A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by a contented cat, often indicating pleasure or relaxation.

1. Cat's soundA1formal

   A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat, typically when it is content or relaxed.

   呼噜声

   • The cat's purr was so soothing that I fell asleep.
   • I could hear a soft purr coming from the basket.
   • Her cat greeted her with a gentle purr.

   同义词hummurmurthrum

• 指猫在满足、舒服时发出的轻柔、低沉、持续的声音，也比喻发动机或人发出类似的声音。

A verb used to describe the soft, low, continuous sound made by a contented cat, or by extension, a similar sound made by an engine or person.

1. Make a soft, low soundA2formal

   To produce a soft, low, continuous sound, often associated with contentment or pleasure, especially by a cat.

   咕噜叫

   • The cat began to purr loudly when I stroked its back.
   • She could hear the kitten purring softly in her lap.
   • He purred with satisfaction after a good meal.

   同义词buzzdronehummurmurwhir

   反义词howlroarscreamscreechyelp

2. Speak in a soft, soothing toneB2informal

   To speak in a low, soft, and often seductive or soothing voice.

   柔声细语

   • She purred sweet nothings into his ear.
   • He purred his thanks to the audience.
   • The singer purred the lyrics of the love song.

   同义词coocroonhummurmurwhisper

   反义词bellowroarscreamshoutsnarlyell