the characteristic short, guttural sound made by a hen
(母鸡的)咯咯叫声。
a similar sound made by a person to express annoyance
(人表示烦恼的)咕哝声
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Loretta gave a cluck of impatience .洛雷塔发出不耐烦的咕哝声。
〈北美,非正式〉 笨蛋;蠢人。
(of a hen)make a short, guttural sound
(母鸡)咯咯叫。
[with obj.](of a person)make such a sound with (one's tongue) to express concern or disapproval
(人表示关心或不满时以舌)发咯咯声,咂(舌)
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Carmichael clucked his tongue irritably .卡迈克尔烦躁地咂着舌。
[no obj.](
唠叨(表示关心)
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Pauline became worried about her health and constantly clucked over her .波林担心起她的健康,不停对她唠叨。
"late 15th cent. (as a verb): imitative, corresponding to Danish