pitter-patter

英 ['pɪtəpætə(r)] 美 ['pɪtəpætər]

• n. 劈啪声(雨声）

英英释义

Noun:

1. a series of rapid tapping sounds;

   "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house"
   

Adverb:

1. as of footsteps;

   "he came running pit-a-pat down the hall"
   

2. describing a rhythmic beating;

   "his heart went pit-a-pat"
   

Verb:

1. rain gently;

   "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
   

2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds;

   "gently pattering rain"
   

近反义词

【近义词】

• pitty-patty 劈劈啪啪
• pit-a-pat 劈啪声
• patter 急速拍打声
• pitty-pat 拍挞拍挞
• spatter 溅
• sprinkle 洒
• spit 唾液