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rasp

UK/ræsp/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To make a harsh, grating sound; to speak in a rough, irritated voice

发出刺耳声;粗声粗气地说

n.

A coarse file used for shaping wood or metal; a harsh, grating sound

粗锉刀;刺耳的摩擦声

Root Breakdown

Native English
raspother
=rasp

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rasp of the metal file against stone echoed through the workshop.

  • 2.

    His voice had developed a rasp from years of smoking.

  • 3.

    She began to rasp out instructions through the damaged speaker.

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