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Mumbled Meaning in English

word · lemma: mumble

释义

Spoke in a low or unclear voice so that the words were hard to understand.

用法与细微差别

Used for unclear, soft, or nervous speech. Common with 'mumbled an answer', 'mumbled something'. Suggests lack of confidence or not wanting others to hear. Different from 'whisper' (quiet but clear) and 'mutter' (angry or annoyed tone).

例句

He mumbled his name because he was shy.

basic

“Sorry,” he mumbled, looking at his shoes.

natural

She mumbled under her breath so no one would hear.

natural

The speech was so quiet that he basically mumbled the whole time.

natural

She mumbled something I didn’t catch.

basic

The boy mumbled his answer to the teacher.

basic