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groan verb
⇨ creak (trees groan in the wind) ⇨ whisper (groan with pain) 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。 whisper verb whisper ♦︎ murmur ♦︎ mutter ♦︎ sigh ♦︎ mumble ♦︎ groan ♦︎ mouth ♦︎ moanThese words all mean to say sth in a quiet voice. 这些词均表示低语、小声说。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble / groan / mouth / moan (sth) to sb◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble about sth◆to groan / moan with pain / pleasure etc.◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble that...◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / mumble / mouth something / an apology◆to whisper / murmur / mutter / sigh / groan / moan softly◆to whisper / mutter / sigh / groan / moan loudly◆to whisper / murmur / mutter thickly / incoherently■ whisper / /ˈwɪspə(r)/ / [intransitive, transitive] to say sth quietly, using your breath, rather than your voice 耳语；低语；小声说◆Don't you know it's rude to whisper?难道你不知道窃窃私语不礼貌吗？◆What are you two whispering about?你们两个在咕叽什么？◆'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered.“你今晚能和我见面吗？”他小声问。◆She leaned over and whispered something in his ear.她探过身去在他耳边说了些什么。OPP shout ⇨ shout ▸ whisper noun [countable] ◆They spoke in barely audible whispers.他们咬耳朵，声音几乎听不见。◆Her voice dropped to a whisper.她压低了声音小声说话。■ murmur / /ˈmɜːmə(r); NAmE ˈmɜːrmər/ [intransitive, transitive] to say sth in a soft quiet voice that is difficult to hear 耳语；喃喃地说◆She was murmuring in his ear.她在他耳边悄声说话。◆She murmured her agreement.她低声表示同意。▸ murmur noun [countable] ◆He took the mug of coffee with a murmur of thanks.他接过那一大杯咖啡，轻声说了句谢谢。■ mutter [intransitive, transitive] to say sth in a quiet voice that is difficult to hear, especially because you are annoyed about sth （尤指因生气）嘀咕；咕哝◆She just sat there muttering to herself.她就坐在那儿一个人嘟嘟囔囔的。◆I muttered something about needing to get back to work.我嘀咕着说得回去干活了。▸ mutter noun [countable] ◆She gave a low mutter of apology.她嘟嘟囔囔地道了声歉。■ sigh [transitive] to say sth with a long deep breath that can be heard, especially because you are disappointed, sad or tired （尤指因失望、难过或疲劳）叹道，叹息◆'Oh well, better luck next time,' she sighed.“唉，好吧，但愿下次运气好些。”她叹道。▸ sigh noun [countable] ◆We all breathed / heaved a great sigh of relief when it was over.事情过后，大家都如释重负，舒了一口长气。◆'I'll wait,' he said with a sigh.“我等呗。”他叹了口气说道。■ mumble [intransitive, transitive] to say sth in a quiet voice in a way that is not clear, especially because you are shy, embarrassed or mad （尤指因羞怯、尴尬或气愤）咕哝，口齿不清地说◆I could hear him mumbling to himself.我听见他在喃喃自语。◆'Sorry,' she mumbled.“对不起。”她含含糊糊地说。◆She mumbled an apology and left.她咕咕哝哝地道了歉就走了。▸ mumble noun [countable, usually singular] ◆He spoke in a low mumble, as if to himself.他咕哝着什么，像是在自言自语。■ groan [intransitive] to make a long deep sound because you are disappointed, upset or in pain, or when you feel physical pleasure （因失望、不安、痛苦或快感）呻吟，叹息，哼唧◆He lay on the floor groaning.他躺在地板上呻吟。◆We all groaned at his terrible jokes.他讲的笑话糟糕透了，我们都不满地哼哼起来。 see also groan ⇨ creak ▸ groan noun [countable] ◆She let out a groan of dismay.她惊诧地叹了一声。■ mouth /maʊð/ / [transitive] to move your lips as if you were saying sth, but without making a sound （动嘴唇）不出声地说◆He mouthed a few obscenities at us and then moved off.他只动嘴唇不出声地朝我们骂了几句脏话就走了。■ moan [intransitive] to make a long deep sound because you are unhappy or in pain, or when you feel physical pleasure （因不快、痛苦或快感）呻吟，哼唧◆He moaned with sheer pleasure.他因强烈的快感哼哼起来。◆Most of the patients were moaning in pain.大部分病人在痛苦地呻吟着。 see also moan ⇨ complain ▸ moan noun [countable] ◆A low moan of despair escaped her.她不由得发出一声绝望的低吟。NOTE 辨析 Groan or moan?If you moan you may express a stronger feeling than if you groan: deep unhappiness or despair, not just disappointment, as well as stronger feelings of pain or pleasure. * moan所表达的情感较groan强烈，不仅是失望，而是深切的悲伤与绝望，以及更加强烈的痛苦或愉悦。 |