gurgle /ˈɡɜːɡəl/ TEM8 ( gurgling, gurgled, gurgles )

• 1. 

  V-I If water is gurgling, it is making the sound that it makes when it flows quickly and unevenly through a narrow space. 作汩汩声

  例：

  ...a narrow stone-edged channel along which water gurgles unseen.

  …一条边沿布满石头、暗流汩汩的狭窄沟渠。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Gurgle is also a noun. 汩汩声

  例：

  We could hear the swish and gurgle of water against the hull.

  我们能够听见水拍击船身所发出的哗哗声和汩汩声。

• 3. 

  V-I If someone, especially a baby, is gurgling, they are making a sound in their throat similar to the gurgling of water. (尤指婴儿) 发咯咯声

  例：

  Henry gurgles happily in his baby chair.

  亨利在婴儿椅里高兴地咯咯笑着。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT Gurgle is also a noun. 咯咯声

  例：

  There was a gurgle of laughter on the other end of the line.

  电话线另一端传来一阵咯咯的笑声。