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。
The traditional Native American dance featured dancers holding rattles, their movements in sync with the beat.
传统的美国原住民舞蹈中，舞者们手持摇铃，他们的动作与节奏同步。
1.1
拨浪鼓, 发出声响的玩具
a toy for babies that makes a noise once shaken
例子
The colorful plastic rattle kept the baby entertained during playtime.
色彩缤纷的塑料摇铃在游戏时间让宝宝保持娱乐。
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。
02
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 rattle of the train tracks could be heard in the distance.
远处可以听到火车轨道的咔嗒声。
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。
03
a series of loosely joined keratinous segments at the tip of a rattlesnake's tail
例子
The rattlesnake shook its rattle to warn us to stay back.
Each new segment adds to the rattlesnake 's rattle as it grows.
to rattle
01
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。
The loose screws in the old chair caused it to rattle whenever someone sat on it.
旧椅子上的螺丝松了，每当有人坐上去时就会嘎嘎作响。
02
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 wind rattled the windows during the storm.
暴风雨期间，风使窗户发出嘎嘎声。
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。
