rustle

• 名词，指轻柔、细小的沙沙声，例如丝绸衣物摩擦或树叶在风中摇动时发出的声音。

A noun referring to a soft, light sound, such as the sound made by silk clothing or leaves moving in the wind.

1. Soft, light soundB1formal

   A gentle, crackling sound like that made by dry leaves, paper, or fabric moving against each other.

   沙沙声

   • The rustle of the leaves in the wind was calming.
   • She heard the rustle of her silk dress as she walked.
   • The only sound was the rustle of pages being turned.

   同义词cracklecrinklemurmurrustlingsighswishwhisper

• 动词，用于描述树叶、纸张等移动物体发出的轻柔细微的沙沙声，或指快速移动某物以发出这种声音。

A verb used to describe the soft, light sound made by things moving, like leaves or paper, or to move something quickly to make such a sound.

1. Make a soft crackling soundB1formal

   To produce a light, dry, crackling sound, like that of leaves, paper, or fabric moving.

   沙沙作响

   • The leaves rustled in the autumn wind.
   • She rustled the pages of her notebook nervously.
   • The silk dress rustled as she walked across the room.

   同义词cracklecrinklemurmursighsoughsusurrateswishwhishwhisper

2. Steal livestockB2informalamerican

   To steal cattle, horses, or other farm animals, typically from a ranch or farm.

   偷牲畜

   • The outlaws were known to rustle cattle from neighboring ranches.
   • He was arrested for rustling horses in the county.
   • Rustling livestock was a common crime in the Old West.

   同义词appropriatepoachpurloinstealswipe

3. Forage or gather foodB2informal

   To search for and collect food, often in a quick or informal manner.

   搜寻食物

   • We rustled up some dinner from leftovers in the fridge.
   • The campers rustled for berries and nuts in the forest.
   • She managed to rustle together a meal from the pantry.

   同义词foragehuntscavengescrounge