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purr 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/pər/,
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purred, past tense; purred, past participle; purrs, 3rd person singular present; purring, present participle;
  1. (of a cat) Make a low continuous vibratory sound usually expressing contentment

  2. (of a vehicle or machine) Make such a sound when running smoothly at low speed

  3. (of a vehicle or engine) Move smoothly while making such a sound
    • - a sleek blue BMW purred past him
  4. Speak in a low soft voice, esp. when expressing contentment or acting seductively
    • - “Would you like coffee?” she purred
    • - she purred her lines seductively
Noun
  1. A low continuous vibratory sound, typically that made by a cat or vehicle

  1. a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
  2. whizz: make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
  3. indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
  4. A purr is a sound made by all species of felids and is a part of cat communication. It varies between cats (for example by loudness and tone), and from species to species, but can be characterized as a tonal buzzing. Domestic cats purr in a frequency of 25 to 150 vibrations per second.
  5. Pillow Pals were a line of plush toys made by Ty, Inc. during the 1990s. The toys were given their name because they were soft like pillow, and were made with children in mind. ...
  6. (purring) A sound that purrs
  7. (Purring) This is made when the cheetah is content, usually during pleasant social meetings (mostly between cubs and their mothers).
  8. (purring) ronronnement / cataire
  9. n.  The sound of a cat manufacturing cuteness.
  10. A low vibratory murmur typically emitted by cats as a sign of a contentment or pleasure.
  11. means "to headbutt" in Scottish Gaelic
  12. wild Manx pig, boar (wild)
  13. purring can be a sign of happiness or contentment but that's not all it means. It may also convey anxiety, fear, distress, pain, anger, or irritation. It depends on the circumstance and its association with other signals. Think of a purr like the f-word, okay? ...