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ramble

/ˈræmbəl/

CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6702 in the learning path

漫步;闲逛

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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.

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