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Chattering Meaning in English

word · lemma: chatter

/ˈtʃætɝɪŋ/
CHA-dur-ing
/tʃˈætəɹɪŋ/
CHA-tuh-ring

释义

Making quick, repeated noises when talking a lot in a lively way, or the sound your teeth make when you are cold or nervous.

用法与细微差别

Used for people talking noisily ('chattering children') or for teeth 'chattering' together from cold. It can describe animals (like birds) making quick noises. Usually informal, and different from 'chat,' which just means talking.

例句

She tried to focus on her book, but the chattering around her made it impossible.

natural

We could hear birds chattering in the trees.

basic

The children were chattering loudly in the classroom.

basic

My teeth were chattering because it was so cold.

basic

I walked into the room to the sound of chattering teeth and laughter.

natural

Their constant chattering made the café feel alive.

natural