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资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Grunbled}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Grumbling}.] [Cf. LG. grummeln, grumman, D. grommelen,
grommen, and F. grommeler, of German origin; cf. W. grwm,
murmur, grumble, surly. [root]35. Cf. {Grum}, {Grim}.]
1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured
complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles
that he has no more. --Prior.
2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling
over his prey.
3. To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to
mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles.
Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. t.
To express or utter with grumbling.
Grumble \Grum"ble\, n.
1. The noise of one that grumbles.
2. A grumbling, discontented disposition.
A bad case of grumble. --Mrs. H. H.
Jacksn.
资料来源 : WordNet®
grumble
n 1: a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling
of thunder" [syn: {rumble}, {rumbling}, {grumbling}]
2: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone [syn: {grumbling},
{murmur}, {murmuring}, {mutter}, {muttering}]
grumble
v 1: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded
about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled
about the increased work load" [syn: {grouch}, {scold}]
2: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she
grumbles when she feels overworked" [syn: {murmur}, {mutter},
{croak}, {gnarl}]
3: to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a
rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff" [syn: {growl},
{rumble}]
4: make a low noise; "rumbling thunder" [syn: {rumble}]