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| 1 | singular a series of short quiet sounds caused by something falling onto or hitting a surface or by someone walking or running 连续的拍打声；轻快的脚步声 | +of He heard the patter of feet behind him. 他听到身后嗒嗒的脚步声。 | | the patter of rain on the roof 雨点吧嗒吧嗒敲打着屋顶 | |
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| 2 | singular/U very fast continuous talk from someone who is entertaining people or who is trying to sell something （讲笑话时的）顺口溜；（兜售东西时）连珠炮似的说话 | Don’ t get carried away by the sales patter. 不要被推销员的花言巧语弄得忘乎所以。 | |
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| - | the patter of tiny feet humorous
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| used for saying that someone is going to have a baby |
| （某人）即将临盆 |
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| She hopes to be hearing the patter of tiny feet very soon. 她期盼着不久会有个小宝宝。 |
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