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Growling Meaning in English

word · lemma: growl

/ˈɡɹoʊɫɪŋ/
GROHL-ing
/ɡɹˈaʊlɪŋ/
GROWL-ing

释义

A deep, low, angry sound made by animals like dogs, or sometimes by people when they are annoyed or hungry. It can also describe a low, rumbling stomach noise.

用法与细微差别

'Growling' often describes the sound of angry animals, especially dogs, but can also refer to a person's stomach making noise when hungry ('my stomach is growling'). It's less common for people to 'growl' in anger, but possible in stories or jokes.

例句

The dog is growling at the stranger.

basic

I heard a growling noise in the woods.

basic

My stomach is growling because I skipped breakfast.

basic

"Did you hear that growling? I think there's something outside," she whispered.

natural

When he's really hungry, you can hear his stomach growling from across the room.

natural

The cat sat in the corner, growling softly at anyone who came too close.

natural