rattling

• 指发出连续短促刺耳声音的；非正式用法中也可表示'非常'或'极其'（如'极好的故事'）。

Describes something that makes a series of short, sharp sounds; also used informally to mean 'very' or 'extremely' (e.g., 'a rattling good story').

1. Remarkably good or greatB2informalbritish

   Used as an intensifier to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or outstanding.

   极好的

   • They had a rattling good time at the party.
   • That was a rattling fine performance by the orchestra.
   • He told a rattling good story about his travels.

   同义词capitalexcellentfirst-rategreatsmashingsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

2. Quick and energeticB2informalbritish

   Characterized by brisk, lively, or vigorous movement or pace.

   轻快而充满活力

   • The horse set off at a rattling pace.
   • They kept up a rattling conversation throughout the dinner.
   • The sales were moving at a rattling speed this quarter.

   同义词animatedbriskenergeticfastlivelyquickspiritedsprightlyswiftvigorous

   反义词dulllethargicslowsluggishtorpid

• 副词，非正式地表示“非常”或“极其”，用于加强语气。常见于旧式或文学英语中，如“rattling good story”（极好的故事）。

An adverb meaning "very" or "extremely," used informally for emphasis. It is often found in older or literary English, as in "a rattling good story."

1. Intensifier (informal)B2informal

   Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.

   非常（强调语气，口语）

   • It was a rattling good story.
   • She gave a rattling fine performance.
   • We had a rattling good time at the party.

   同义词awfullyextremelymightyreallyvery

• 名词，指连续快速的短促响亮声音；在医学上可指通过听诊器听到的、某些呼吸系统疾病时的啰音。

A noun referring to a rapid series of short, loud sounds, such as those that might be heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory disorders.

1. Respiratory soundB2formalmedical

   A rapid series of short, loud sounds, often heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory conditions.

   湿啰音

   • The doctor detected a rattling in the patient's lungs.
   • A rattling sound was audible during the examination.
   • The nurse noted a persistent rattling in the chest.

   同义词crepitationralerattle

• 指发出或使某物发出连续而短促的尖锐响声。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds, or to cause something to do so.

1. Make a rapid series of short, sharp soundsB1formal

   To produce a quick succession of short, hard sounds, often by shaking or hitting something.

   发出咔嗒声

   • The windows rattled in the strong wind.
   • The old engine rattled loudly when started.
   • The loose chain on the bicycle rattled as he rode.

   同义词bangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

   To shake something so that it makes a series of short, sharp sounds.

   使发出嘎嘎声

   • He rattled the box to see what was inside.
   • She rattled the keys in her hand impatiently.
   • The wind rattled the loose shutters on the house.

   同义词clankclatterclinkjangleshake

短语动词变体rattle downrattle offrattle on