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Purrs Meaning in English

word · lemma: purr

ˈpɝz
PURZ
pˈɜːz
PURZ

释义

Makes a low, continuous, soft sound, especially what a cat does when it is happy, or sometimes used for other gentle humming sounds.

用法与细微差别

Most common with cats, but occasionally used for engines or voices ('her voice purrs'). Present tense verb; third person singular ('he/she/it purrs'). Often used to describe pleasure or contentment.

例句

The kitten purrs when I pet her.

basic

She smiles as her cat purrs beside her.

basic

The cat purrs loudly after eating.

basic

My phone almost purrs when it vibrates on the table.

natural

When he plays her favorite song, her voice purrs with happiness.

natural

The old car barely starts, but its engine purrs once it gets going.

natural