例句
英语四级真题
  • When an object did not drop out of the bottom of a rattling container, they looked at it for a longer time than they did when the container behaved as expected.
    2018年12月四级真题(第三套)阅读 Section C
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
英英词典释义
  • Noun
    1. a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders);
    "the death rattle"
  • Adjective
    1. extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers;
    "a fantastic trip to the Orient""the film was fantastic!""a howling success""a marvelous collection of rare books""had a rattling conversation about politics""a tremendous achievement"
    2. quick and energetic;
    "a brisk walk in the park""a lively gait""a merry chase""traveling at a rattling rate""a snappy pace""a spanking breeze"
  • Adverb
    1. used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal;
    "she was very gifted""he played very well""a really enjoyable evening""I'm real sorry about it""a rattling good yarn"