What does murmur mean?

To speak in a quiet, gentle voice. A quiet, continuous sound or softly spoken words. A quiet expression of dissatisfaction or disagreement.

How is murmur pronounced?

UK /ˈmɜːmə/, US /ˈmɝːmɚ/.

/ˈmɜːmə/ · /ˈmɝːmɚ/

CEFR level C2Topic Daily lifeWord #7138 in the learning path

低声说；喃喃道

v. To speak in a quiet, gentle voice.

低声说；喃喃道

n. A quiet, continuous sound or softly spoken words.

低语声；轻柔持续的声音

n. A quiet expression of dissatisfaction or disagreement.

低声抱怨

She murmured a quiet thank you and smiled.

她轻声道了谢，露出微笑。

A murmur of concern spread through the audience as the proposed library closures were announced.

拟议的图书馆关闭计划公布时，听众中传出一阵担忧的低语。

强调轻柔低声；mutter常带不满或含糊的意味。

What does murmur mean?: To speak in a quiet, gentle voice. A quiet, continuous sound or softly spoken words. A quiet expression of dissatisfaction or disagreement.
How is murmur pronounced?: UK /ˈmɜːmə/, US /ˈmɝːmɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.