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rasp verb
⇨ creak (a rasping cough) ⇨ grunt (‘Get out!’ he rasped.) creak verb creak ♦︎ scrape ♦︎ groan ♦︎ squeak ♦︎ scratch ♦︎ raspThese words all mean to make a long sound like the sound made when two objects rub against each other. 这些词均表示嘎吱作响、发出刮擦声。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to scrape / scratch / rasp against sth◆to creak / groan / squeak open◆a door / bed / floorboard creaks / groans◆a pen scrapes / scratches◆a voice squeaks / rasps■ creak / /kriːk/ / [intransitive] to make a long low sound like the sound that is sometimes made when you open a door or step on a wooden stair or floor 嘎吱作响（开门或踩上木楼梯或地板时发出的声音）◆The stairs creaked as she went up them.她上楼梯时，楼梯嘎吱作响。◆The door creaked open.门嘎吱一下开了。▸ creak noun [countable] ◆Distant creaks and groans echoed eerily along the dark corridors.远处嘎吱嘎吱的声音在漆黑的走廊里回荡，怪可怕的。■ scrape / /skreɪp/ / [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to make an unpleasant rough sound like the sound made by rubbing or dragging a hard object across a surface; to make sth produce this sound （使）发出刺耳的刮擦声◆I could hear his pen scraping across the paper.我听得见他的钢笔在纸上沙沙地响。◆Bushes scraped against the car windows.灌木丛刮擦着汽车窗户。■ groan [intransitive] to make a long deep sound like the sound sb makes when they are unhappy or in pain 发出呻吟般的声音◆The trees creaked and groaned in the wind.树在风中嘎吱作响。 see also groan ⇨ whisper NOTE 辨析 Creak or groan? Groan is often used when sth creaks loudly, especially when the sound is caused by sth big or heavy being moved with a lot of effort. * groan发出的声音常比creak更响，尤其声音是由费力地移动大或重的东西引起时。■ squeak / /skwiːk/ / [intransitive] to make a short high sound that is not very loud 发出短促而尖利的声音；吱吱叫；嘎吱作响◆My new shoes squeak.我的新皮鞋走路嘎吱嘎吱响。◆The mouse ran away, squeaking with fear.那只老鼠吓得尖叫着溜了。▸ squeak noun [countable] ◆Shirley gave a little squeak of surprise.雪莉轻轻地惊叫了一声。■ scratch [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to make an unpleasant rough sound like the sound made by rubbing or dragging a sharp object across a surface 发出刺耳的刮擦声◆His pen scratched away on the paper.他的笔在纸上沙沙地响。NOTE 辨析 Scrape or scratch? Scrape is often used to describe the sound made by sth that does not have a sharp point. * scrape常指不带尖头的东西弄出声音◆Don't scrape your chairs on the floor.别用椅子刮地板。◆Don't scratch your chairs on the floor. Scratch is often used when an object with a sharp point is making the sound, like the nails on an animal's foot. * scratch常指动物的爪子等带尖头的物体弄出声音◆The dog kept scratching at the door to go out.那条狗不停地抓门，想出去。◆The dog kept scraping at the door to go out. ■ rasp /rɑːsp; NAmE ræsp/ [intransitive] to make a harsh unpleasant sound, especially a sound made by speaking or breathing （尤指说话或呼吸时）发出刺耳声◆He struggled to the top of the hill, his breath rasping loudly.他挣扎着到了山顶，呼哧呼哧地喘气。 grunt verb grunt ♦︎ snort ♦︎ croak ♦︎ rasp ♦︎ squawkThese words all mean to say sth or make a sound in a way that shows how you are feeling. 这些词均表示带情绪地说话或作声。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to grunt / snort / croak / squawk at sb / sth◆to grunt / snort / croak / squawk in / with surprise, pain, etc.◆a voice croaks / rasps◆to grunt / squawk loudly◆to grunt / snort softly◆to croak / rasp hoarsely■ grunt [intransitive, transitive] to make a short low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say sth using this sound （尤指表示痛苦、恼怒或不感兴趣）发出哼声，咕哝，嘟哝着说◆He pulled harder on the rope, grunting and groaning with the effort.他使出更大的力气拉绳子，用力时呼哧呼哧的。◆When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.我告诉她出了什么事，她只哼了一声就又看起书来。◆He grunted something about being late and rushed out.他嘟哝着说要迟到了便冲了出去。▸ grunt noun [countable] ◆With a grunt of effort he lifted the cases.他哼了一声使劲把那些箱子抬了起来。■ snort [intransitive, transitive] to make a loud sound by breathing air out noisily through your nose, especially to show that you are angry or amused; to say sth using this sound （表示气愤或被逗乐）喷鼻息，哼，哼声说◆He snorted with laughter at the idea.他对这个想法嗤之以鼻。◆'You!' he snorted contemptuously.“你！”他轻蔑地哼声说道。▸ snort noun [countable] ◆She gave a snort of disgust.她厌恶地哼了一声。■ croak [intransitive, transitive] to speak or say sth with a low harsh voice 低沉沙哑地说◆I had a sore throat and could only croak.我喉咙疼，只能哑着嗓子说话。◆He managed to croak a greeting.他勉强用沙哑的嗓音打了招呼。▸ croak noun [countable] ◆Her voice came out in a croak.她声音低哑。■ rasp /rɑːsp; NAmE ræsp/ [intransitive, transitive] to say sth in an unpleasant harsh voice 用刺耳的声音说◆He rasped out some instructions.他粗声大气地发出指令。◆'Where have you been?' she rasped.“你去哪儿了？”她厉声问道。▸ rasp noun [singular] ◆There was a rasp of impatience in his voice.他的声音粗声粗气，有些不耐烦。■ squawk [transitive, intransitive] to speak or make a noise in a loud, sharp voice because you are angry or surprised 尖声高叫；怒声叫嚷；吃惊地尖声说话◆'You did what?!' she squawked.“你干了什么？！”她惊叫道。▸ squawk noun [countable] ◆The man gave a little squawk of indignation.那个男人愤怒地小声尖叫了一声。 |