rumbling

rumbling
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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。
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