grunt [grʌnt] verb intransitive ■(of a pig) to make a low rough noise (猪)发出呼噜声•The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food.猪边吃边发出满意的哼哼声。 ■(of a person) to make a short low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain (人通常因为愤怒或疼痛而)发出哼声,嘟囔着说,咕哝•He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.他费力地翻过墙,累得直哼哼。 •[+ speech] "Too tired, " he grunted and sat down.“累死了。”他呻吟着坐下来。 |