Rattle
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摇铃, 沙球
a percussion instrument that produces sound when shaken, typically consisting of a container filled with small objects or beads
例子
During the musical performance, the percussionist added a rhythmic touch by incorporating a tiny rattle into the ensemble.
在音乐表演期间，打击乐手通过将一个小摇铃融入合奏中，增添了节奏感。
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拨浪鼓, 发出声响的玩具
a toy for babies that makes a noise once shaken
例子
As the infant shook the rattle, it produced a cheerful sound that made everyone smile.
当婴儿摇动拨浪鼓时，它发出了令人愉快的笑声，让每个人都笑了。
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嘎嘎声, 咔嗒声
a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely
例子
The old bicycle had a persistent rattle whenever it hit a bump.
那辆旧自行车每次碰到颠簸时都会发出持续的嘎嘎声。
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a series of loosely joined keratinous segments at the tip of a rattlesnake's tail
例子
Each new segment adds to the rattlesnake 's rattle as it grows.
to rattle
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发出嘎嘎声, 震动
to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises, typically by shaking or striking something
Intransitive
例子
The windows rattled as the thunderstorm passed through.
雷暴经过时，窗户嘎嘎作响。
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使发出嘎嘎声, 摇动
to make something produce a series of quick, sharp sounds by shaking or moving it
Transitive: to rattle sth
例子
The truck drove by, rattling the loose pieces of metal on the fence.
卡车驶过，使围栏上松动的金属片发出嘎嘎声。
