growl /ɡraʊl/ CET6+ TEM4 ( growling, growled, growls )

• 1. 

  V-I When a dog or other animal growls, it makes a low noise in its throat, usually because it is angry. (狗或其它动物因愤怒而) 低沉地吼叫

  例：

  The dog was biting, growling, and wagging its tail.

  那条狗又咬又叫，摇着尾巴。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Growl is also a noun. 咆哮声

  例：

  Their noise modulated to a concerted menacing growl punctuated by sharp yaps.

  它们的喧闹声逐渐变为整齐划一的、带有威胁性的吼叫，还夹杂着刺耳的狂吠。

• 3. 

  V-T If someone growls something, they say something in a low, rough, and angry voice. 低吼 [书面]

  例：

  His fury was so great he could hardly speak. He growled some unintelligible words at Pete.

  他的怒气大到让他几乎说不出话来。他向皮特低吼了一些莫名其妙的话。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT Growl is also a noun. 低吼声

  例：

  ...with an angry growl of contempt for her own weakness.

  …带着一声对她自己的懦弱发出的轻蔑的低吼。