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Muttered Meaning in English

word · lemma: mutter

释义

To speak in a low, quiet voice that is difficult to hear, often because you are annoyed or not wanting others to hear.

用法与细微差别

Usually informal and used in stories or conversation. Common with feelings like annoyance or shyness. Collocates often with 'under his breath', 'angrily', or 'to himself'. Not just 'speaking quietly', but with a sense of secrecy or irritation.

例句

He muttered something under his breath.

basic

She muttered an apology and walked away.

basic

The man muttered angrily at the noise.

basic

I barely heard what she muttered as she left the room.

natural

He muttered to himself all through the meeting.

natural

"This is ridiculous," she muttered under her breath.

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