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词汇 purred
释义 purred
past simple and past participle ofpurr
purr
verb[ I ]
uk /pɜː/ us /pɝː/
to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound: 发出平稳低沉的声音
The cat purred as I stroked its fur.我抚摸猫的软毛时,它呜呜地叫着。
We could hear the sound of a lawnmower purring in the back garden.我们能听到后院割草机的震颤声。
A black limousine purred up(= drove up making a quiet, continuous, soft sound) outside the hotel.旅馆外面,一辆黑色豪华轿车呜地驶过来。
[ + speech ]"I love it when you stroke my back," she purred (= said with pleasure).“我喜欢你抚摸我的背,”她满意地哼着说。
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Examples of purred


purred

In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.


On the contrary, he purred his way through most of his speech.
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Hansard archive

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Each part of the current affairs machine purred powerfully through this splendid offering.
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