bray

[英] [breɪ] [美] [bre] 生词本

n.

vi.

vt.

  • 易混淆的单词:Bray  
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  • 英英释义

1. VERB (驴)嘶叫 When a donkey brays, it makes a loud harsh sound. 
  • The donkey brayed and tried to bolt.

    这头驴嘶叫着试图脱缰而逃。

2. VERB 发出驴叫似的声音;刺耳地高声说话 If someone brays, they make a loud harsh sound or talk in a loud harsh way. 
  • Neil brayed with angry laughter...

    尼尔愤怒地尖声大笑。

  • Her voice was shockingly loud. 'Put the chair down,' she brayed...

    她的声音大得吓人。“放下椅子,”她粗声说道。

  • William had a loud, braying voice.

    威廉有一副大嗓门,说起话来粗声粗气。

  • Bray is also a noun.
    • She cut him off with a wild bray of laughter.

      她用刺耳的狂笑打断了他的讲话。

Noun

1. the cry of an ass

Verb

1. braying characteristic of donkeys

2. reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading;

  • "grind the spices in a mortar"
  • "mash the garlic"

3. laugh loudly and harshly