Wordiyoripple
🇬🇧 UK/'ripl/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
A small wave or undulation on the surface of water; a gentle spreading effect or sound
涟漪，波纹；（声音或效果的）扩散
v.
To move or flow with small waves; to spread gradually outward like a wave
起涟漪，泛起波纹；（像波浪般）扩散
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishrippleother
=ripple
Common Collocations
- 1.ripple effect涟漪效应，连锁反应
- 2.cause a ripple引起波动
- 3.ripple through波及，扩散至
- 4.ripples on the water水面上的波纹
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tossed a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread outward.
- 2.
The economic crisis sent ripples through financial markets around the world.
- 3.
A ripple of laughter spread through the audience when the comedian told his joke.