purr /pɜː/ ( purring, purred, purrs )

• 1. 

  V-I When a cat purrs, it makes a low vibrating sound with its throat because it is contented. (猫满足地) 发呼噜声

  例：

  The kitten had settled comfortably in her arms and was purring enthusiastically.

  小猫舒服地卧在她怀里，起劲地打着呼噜。

• 2. 

  V-I When the engine of a machine such as a car purrs, it is working and making a quiet, continuous, vibrating sound. (发动机、机器等工作时) 发出翁翁声

  例：

  Both boats purred out of the cave mouth and into open water.

  两条小船翁翁地驶出洞口，到了开阔的水面上。

• 3. 

  N-SING Purr is also a noun. 翁翁声

  例：

  Carmela heard the purr of a motorcycle coming up the drive.

  卡梅拉听到摩托车开上快车道的翁翁声。