唸る
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Meanings
- to groan, to moan
- to roar, to howl, to growl
- to hum (engine, wind, etc.), to buzz, to whiz, to sough, to make a low, dull sound(explanation)
- to ooh and aah (in admiration)
- to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)
- to be about to burst, to overflow
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The dog growled in a low voice.
A strong wind is howling outside the window.
The experts couldn't help but ooh and aah when they saw the painting.
I could hear the low humming sound of the engine.
No one in the audience could help but be in awe of his whole-hearted performance.
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