purr
purr
pɜr
pēr
British pronunciation
/pˈɜː/

Definitie en betekenis van "purr"in het Engels

to purr
01

spinnen, fluisteren

to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
Intransitive
to purr definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
Toen ze haar gevoelens voor hem bekende, trilde haar stem van emotie, zacht en spinnend van kwetsbaarheid.
As the soothing melody played on the guitar, the musician 's voice seemed to purr with emotion.
Terwijl de rustgevende melodie op de gitaar speelde, leek de stem van de muzikant met emotie te spinnen.
02

spinnen

(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
Intransitive
example
Voorbeelden
After receiving a gentle stroke, the cat began to purr softly.
Na een zachte aai begon de kat zachtjes te spinnen.
As she curled up in her favorite spot by the window, the tabby cat started to purr.
Toen ze zich oprolde op haar favoriete plekje bij het raam, begon de tabbykat te spinnen.
03

spinnen, zachtjes werken

(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
Intransitive
example
Voorbeelden
As the car cruised along the highway, the engine purred softly, a testament to its well-maintained condition.
Terwijl de auto over de snelweg reed, spinde de motor zachtjes, een bewijs van zijn goed onderhouden staat.
After the mechanic repaired the faulty components, the motorcycle engine began to purr smoothly.
Nadat de monteur de defecte onderdelen had gerepareerd, begon de motor van de motor soepel te spinnen.
01

a soft, continuous, low-frequency sound made by a cat, usually indicating contentment or relaxation

example
Voorbeelden
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.
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