to purr
01
ゴロゴロいう, ささやく
to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
Intransitive
例
When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
彼女が彼への気持ちを打ち明けたとき、彼女の声は感情で震え、柔らかく、傷つきやすさでゴロゴロと鳴っていた。
As the soothing melody played on the guitar, the musician 's voice seemed to purr with emotion.
心地よいメロディーがギターで演奏されている間、ミュージシャンの声は感情を込めてゴロゴロしているように聞こえた。
02
ゴロゴロ鳴く
(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
Intransitive
例
After receiving a gentle stroke, the cat began to purr softly.
優しく撫でられた後、猫は静かにゴロゴロと鳴き始めました。
As she curled up in her favorite spot by the window, the tabby cat started to purr.
窓際のお気に入りの場所で丸くなると、トラ猫はゴロゴロと鳴き始めました。
03
唸る, 静かに作動する
(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
Intransitive
例
As the car cruised along the highway, the engine purred softly, a testament to its well-maintained condition.
車が高速道路を走っている間、エンジンは静かに唸り、そのよく整備された状態を証明していた。
After the mechanic repaired the faulty components, the motorcycle engine began to purr smoothly.
整備士が故障した部品を修理した後、オートバイのエンジンは滑らかに唸り始めました。
Purr
01
a soft, continuous, low-frequency sound made by a cat, usually indicating contentment or relaxation
例
The kitten 's purr was soothing as it curled on her lap.
He could hear a gentle purr coming from the cat under the blanket.
