She started making noises about running for office. [=she started saying things that showed she was thinking about running for office]她开始暗示自己要去竞选公职。

Her parents are making noises about wanting a grandchild.她父母在谈话中暗示想要个外孙（女）。

The government has been making some encouraging noises about the possibility of a tax cut.政府频频发表鼓舞人心的言论，表示有可能减少税收。

The company has been making soothing/reassuring noises to calm the fears of investors.这家公司频频发表抚慰人心/鼓舞人心的言论，以消除投资者的恐惧。

Politicians are making (all) the right noises about improving the schools, but they don't want to spend any money to do it.政客们声称要改善教学条件，但他们根本不想为此投入任何资金。