单词：purrs
音标：[pɜ:z] ；
v. （猫在高兴时）发咕噜声( purr的第三人称单数 ); （人）用轻快的轻声表示满意; 用柔音表示[说出]
n a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
v make a soft swishing sound
v indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
v make a soft swishing sound
v indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
purr的用法和样例：
例句
用作动词(v.)
- The cat was purring contentedly on my lap.这只猫趴在我的膝盖上，满足地呜呜叫着。
- The big car purred along the road.那辆大汽车一路呜呜地开了过去。
- She purred her approval of the suggestion.她高兴地表示赞同这个建议。
用作名词(n.)
- I stroked the cat and it gave a low purr.我抚摸着这只猫，它满足地低声呜呜叫着。
- I heard the gentle purr of an engine outside the house.我听到房子外面有引擎微微的颤动声。
经典引文
The purr of a waterfall rose and sank with the wind.
出自：E. BirneyJoy gave a little purr of satisfaction.
出自：M. BinchyA cat lay, purring loudly, on my lap.
出自：P. Farmer
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