1.(quiet sound)嗡嗡声;汩汩声;低语声
There was silence except for the faint murmur of water far away.除了远处汩汩的流水声, 周围一片寂静。
I could hear the murmur of the sea.我能听到大海的潺潺声。
The clamour of traffic has receded to a distant murmur.车辆的喧闹声已渐渐远去, 模糊了起来。
2.(quiet utterance)咕哝;低语;呢喃细语
She gave a little murmur.她小声咕哝了一声。
They spoke in low murmurs.他们小声说着话。
3.a murmur of sth
(expression, voicing)某事物的表达
The promise of some basic working rights draws murmurs of approval.对于一些基本工作权利的许诺引来了一片赞许之声。
4.(complaint)抱怨;嘀咕
There were envious murmurs about the new freedoms the Afghans were enjoying.对于阿富汗人享有的新自由, 有些心怀妒忌的人颇有微词。
5.【医】(in chest)杂音
The doctor said James's heart had now developed a murmur.医生说詹姆斯的心脏现在出现了杂音。
See alsoheart murmur