rumble

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Definitions

v.

To make a deep, continuous rolling sound like thunder; to move while making such a sound.

发出隆隆声;辘辘作响地移动

n.

A deep, continuous rolling sound, as of thunder or a hungry stomach; a street fight.

隆隆声,辘辘声;街头斗殴

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rumbleother
=rumble

Common Collocations

  • 1.distant rumble远处的隆隆声
  • 2.rumble of thunder雷声轰鸣
  • 3.stomach rumble肚子咕噜声
  • 4.[low rumble]低沉的轰鸣声

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A distant rumble of thunder warned us that a storm was approaching.

  • 2.

    My stomach let out an embarrassing rumble during the quiet meeting.

  • 3.

    Heavy trucks rumbled through the narrow village streets all night long.

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