
ramble
/ˈræmbəl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6702 in the learning path
漫步;闲逛
Definitions
v. to walk for pleasure without following a fixed route
漫步;闲逛
v. to talk at length without a clear focus
漫无边际地说
n. a long walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside
漫步;乡间散步
Example
We rambled through the woods until it started raining.
我们在树林里漫步,直到下起雨来。
Speakers who ramble during presentations may struggle to communicate their main arguments clearly to an audience.
演讲时漫无边际的人可能难以向听众清晰传达自己的主要论点。
Collocations
- ramble through the countryside
- ramble on about something
- go for a ramble
Word family
- rambler (n.)
- rambling (adj.)
Synonyms
- wander
Usage tip
ramble on 常指说话冗长散漫,带不耐烦语气。
FAQ
- What does ramble mean?
- to walk for pleasure without following a fixed route to talk at length without a clear focus a long walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside
- How is ramble pronounced?
- UK /ˈræmbəl/, US /ˈræmbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.