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pat.ter SOUNDHpAt7E5, $5pAt7Lv [I always + adv/prep], n(to make, esp. by moving) a series of quick quiet soft sounds（急促的）嗒嗒声I heard the rain patter against/on the window.我听见雨点叭叭叭地打在窗子上。We could hear mice pattering about/around looking for food.我们可以听见老鼠嗒嗒地四下跑着找吃的。I find the patter of rain on the roof soothing. [U]我发觉屋顶上嗒嗒的雨声使人镇定。(esp. humorous) If a person refers to the patter(ing) of tiny feet they are talking about a baby which someone might have, is going to have or has recently had.有孩子Two years after they were married their house was blessed by the patter of tiny feet (= a baby).他们结婚两年后便有了孩子。Are you telling me we're going to be hearing the patter of tiny feet?你是在告诉我我们将有孩子了吗?
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