"grunting" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 哼哼声

Definition

用喉咙发出低沉粗哑的声音，常表示用力、疼痛或不满。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用来描述动物（如猪）或人在用力、运动、或感到不适时发出的声音。形容人说话时会显得不礼貌。少见于正式场合。

Examples

The pig was grunting in the mud.

那头猪在泥里**哼哼**。

He started grunting when he lifted the heavy box.

他搬重箱子时开始**哼哼**。

The tennis player's grunting was very loud during the match.

网球运动员比赛时的**哼哼声**很大。

After running the marathon, I couldn't stop grunting from exhaustion.

跑完马拉松后，我累得一直**哼哼**。

She answered my question with a grunting sound, not even looking up.

她用一声**哼哼声**回答了我的问题，都没抬头看我。

You could hear everyone grunting at the gym during weightlifting.

举重时你能听到健身房里的人都在**哼哼**。