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purrHpV:, $pV:rv, n(to make) a quiet, continuous, slightly shaking sound（猫）呜呜叫，低沉的颤动（声）The cat purred as I stroked its fur. [I]我抚摸猫的皮毛时，它呜呜地叫。The engine of my old car rattled all the time, but my new one purrs. [I]我那辆旧车的引擎总是咯咯作响，但是新的只是低低地颤动。We could hear the sound of a lawnmower purring in the back garden. [I]我们可以听见一台割草机在后花园里低低的颤动声。A black limousine purred up (= drove up making a quiet, continuous, slightly shaking sound) outside the hotel. [I]一辆黑色的豪华轿车在旅馆外低低地震颤着开过。He purred with satisfaction (= expressed pleasure by making a quiet sound) as she massaged his back. [I]当她按摩他的背部时，他轻轻发出满足的叹息声。"This is the life, " she purred (= said in a way expressing pleasure) contentedly, as she lay by the pool in the sunshine, sipping her drink. [+ clause]“这才是生活，”她躺在游泳池边晒着太阳，喝着饮料，满足地轻声说。"Can I help you at all, madam?" purred (= said in a quiet, comforting way) the shop assistant. [+ clause]“我能帮你什么忙吗，夫人?”售货员轻声问道。When I stroked the cat, it gave a low purr. [C]当我抚摸猫时，它低低地呜呜叫。I heard the gentle purr of an engine outside the house. [C]我听见引擎在屋外轻轻颤动。
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