"mutter" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 嘀咕
• 低声抱怨

Definition

小声而不清楚地说话，通常是在抱怨或自言自语。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语。通常用于低声抱怨或不满时，和'whisper'不同，'mutter'带有不愉快或嘀咕的情绪，话语不清楚。

Examples

He muttered something under his breath.

他小声地**嘀咕**了几句。

Please don't mutter during the lesson.

请上课时不要**嘀咕**。

She muttered a quick apology.

她**嘀咕**了一句道歉。

He always mutters when he's annoyed at work.

他在工作不开心时总是**嘀咕**。

“Whatever,” she muttered, turning away.

“随便吧，”她**嘀咕**着转过身。

You could hear him muttering about the long lines the whole time.

你能一直听到他在**嘀咕**排队太长。