a continuous deep, resonant sound 隆隆声;辘辘声 the rumbling of wheels in the distance. 远处辘辘的车轮声。 ■(常作 rumblings)an early indication or rumour of dissatisfaction or incipient change 抱怨;谣言,谣传 there are growing rumblings of discontent. 不满的怨言越来越多。
adjective
making or constituting a deep resonant sound 隆隆声的;辘辘声的 rumbling trams. 隆隆驶过的有轨电车。 a rumbling noise. 隆隆的响声。 ■(of dissatisfaction or a dispute) continuing in a persistent but low-key way (不满,争吵)持续但不引人注意的,无休止的 a rumbling dispute about changes to working conditions. 关于改变工作环境的喋喋不休的争论。