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Word of the Day | bombilate

Word of the Day | bombilate

源自拉丁语 bombilāre(嗡嗡鸣叫),拟声词属性,偏文学书面用词
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒmbɪleɪt/ (BOM-bi-layt)
Part of Speech: Intransitive Verb (no object) vi. 不及物动词
Meaning: To make a humming, buzzing, or droning sound. 嗡嗡作响;发出低沉持续的轰鸣声

Usage Notes

  • Rare/Literary: Not used in everyday speech; found in creative writing, poetry, or humorous/expressive contexts. 生僻书面用语:不用于日常口语,多见于文学创作、诗歌,或诙谐、抒情的书面语境中。
  • Synonym: bombinate (more common variant) 同义(更常用)
  • Noun form: bombilation (a buzzing or droning sound) 名词:嗡嗡声;低沉轰鸣声

Example Sentences

  1. ◆ The bees bombilated lazily around the clover fields. 蜜蜂懒洋洋地在三叶草丛周围嗡嗡作响。
  2. ◆ The old refrigerator bombilated softly in the quiet kitchen. 老旧冰箱在安静的厨房里低声嗡鸣。
  3. ◆ The gong was bombilating loudly as smoke poured from the room. 浓烟从房间涌出时,铜锣发出低沉响亮的轰鸣。
  4. ◆ The parish priest bombilated like a great bee as he gave his sermon. 教区牧师布道时,声音像一只大蜜蜂般嗡嗡回荡。

Quick Exercise | 随堂练习

Which creature is most likely to bombilate?哪种生物最有可能发出嗡嗡声

A) A cat

B) A bee

C) A fish

D) A bird

So easy, isn’t it ?! 

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