rustling

• 形容物体轻柔移动时发出的轻微、细碎的声音，如树叶、纸张或布料摩擦的声音。

Describes a soft, light sound made by things moving gently, like leaves or fabric.

1. Soft, whispering soundB2formal

   Characterized by a light, soft, crackling or whispering sound, like that made by dry leaves, paper, or fabric moving.

   沙沙作响的

   • The rustling leaves announced the arrival of autumn.
   • She wore a dress made of rustling silk.
   • The only sound was the rustling of pages being turned.

   同义词cracklingcrinklysoughingsusurrouswhispering

   反义词noiselessquietsilent

• 名词，指偷盗牲畜（尤指牛）的行为，也指轻柔细碎的声音，像丝绸摩擦或树叶随风摇曳发出的沙沙声。

A noun referring to either the act of stealing livestock, especially cattle, or a soft, light sound resembling the movement of silk or leaves in the wind.

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1. Stealing of livestockB2formal

   The act of stealing cattle, horses, or other farm animals.

   偷盗牲畜

   • Cattle rustling was common in the Wild West.
   • The rancher lost several cows to rustling last night.
   • They were arrested for rustling horses from the neighboring farm.

2. Soft, light soundB1formal

   A gentle, whispering sound, like that made by dry leaves, silk, or paper moving.

   沙沙声

   • The rustling of leaves filled the autumn air.
   • She heard the rustling of her silk dress as she walked.
   • There was a faint rustling in the bushes.

   同义词murmursoughsusurrusswishwhisper

• 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