mumble
UK/ˈmʌmbl/US/'mʌmbl/
GREB2
Definitions
v.
To speak quietly and unclearly so that it is hard to understand; to chew gently with closed lips
含糊地说，喃喃自语；用牙龈轻咬
n.
A quiet, unclear utterance that is difficult to understand
含糊不清的话语，喃喃声
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmumbleother
=mumble
Common Collocations
- 1.mumble something含糊地说
- 2.mumble under one's breath嘟囔
Example Sentences
- 1.
He mumbled something unintelligible, and she had to ask him to speak louder.
- 2.
The shy student would often mumble answers during class presentations awkwardly.