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to purr
01
fare le fusa, sussurrare
to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
Intransitive
Esempi
When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
Quando confessò i suoi sentimenti per lui, la sua voce tremava per l'emozione, dolce e fusa per la vulnerabilità.
02
fusare
(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
Intransitive
Esempi
The kitten nestled against its mother 's side, purring gently as it nursed, comforted by her presence.
Il gattino si è accoccolato contro il fianco della madre, fusa dolcemente mentre poppava, confortato dalla sua presenza.
03
ronzare, ronfare
(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
Intransitive
Esempi
The espresso machine purred as it brewed the perfect cup of coffee.
La macchina per espresso fusa mentre preparava la tazza di caffè perfetta.
Purr
01
a soft, continuous, low-frequency sound made by a cat, usually indicating contentment or relaxation
Esempi
A contented purr indicated the feline was happy with its meal.
