Growl Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɹaʊɫ
GROWL
ɡɹˈaʊl
GROWL
释义
To make a low, deep, angry sound, like a dog or other animal. People can also 'growl' when they speak in a deep, angry voice.
用法与细微差别
Usually refers to animals, especially dogs, but can describe people speaking angrily. Used in both literal ('the dog growled') and figurative ('he growled a warning') ways. Common collocations: 'growl at', 'low growl'. Not used for high-pitched sounds.
Spanish: gruñirPortuguese (BR): rosnarPortuguese (PT): rosnarChinese (Simplified): 咆哮 - 低吼Chinese (Traditional): 咆哮 - 低吼Hindi: गरजनाArabic: يُهَدر - يُزَمْجِرBengali: গর্জন করা - গোঁ গোঁ শব্দ করাRussian: рычатьJapanese: うなるVietnamese: gầm gừKorean: 으르렁거리다Turkish: hırlamakUrdu: غراناIndonesian: menggeram
例句
The dog began to growl when it saw the stranger.
basic
I heard a growl coming from behind the fence.
basic
Bears sometimes growl loudly in the forest.
basic
His stomach growled during the meeting because he skipped breakfast.
natural
"Don’t growl at me—I’m just trying to help," she said softly.
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The cat let out a warning growl when I tried to pet it.
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