Patter
形容词
1. 快速的;轻快的
Collins:(of rain) falling lightly and rapidly
Oxford:(of rain) fall lightly and at a rapid rate
2. 虚有其表的;假惺惺的
Collins:superficially impressive or persuasive but lacking depth or soundness
Oxford:superficially impressive or plausible but lacking depth or soundness
名词
1. 快速的连续声
Collins:a rapid succession of light taps or sounds
Oxford:a repeated light tapping or patting sound
2. 咬文嚼字;喋喋不休
Collins:quick and glib speech, often designed to deceive, trick, or impress others
Oxford:rapid, continual, and seemingly meaningless talk; chatter
词语辨析
Patter和Chatter都指连续而快速的言语或声音,但Patter通常涉及更加机械化、节奏感更强的声音,而Chatter侧重于喋喋不休、琐碎的言语或声音。
词汇扩充
pitter-patter:轻快的脚步声(例如:I could hear the pitter-patter of rain on the roof.)
idle chatter:闲聊、空谈(例如:The room was filled with idle chatter.)
rapid-fire:连珠炮似的(例如:He answered the questions in a rapid-fire manner.)
近义词
chatter:咯咯声、喋喋不休
rattle:咔嗒声、连续快速的敲击声
chatterbox:喋喋不休的人
反义词
silence:沉默、寂静
quiet:安静、轻声
柯林斯词典
Collins Dictionary defines "patter" as a noun meaning a rapid succession of light taps or sounds, and as an adjective meaning (of rain) falling lightly and rapidly. It also defines "patter" as a verb meaning to speak or say rapidly and glibly.
牛津词典
According to the Oxford Dictionary, "patter" can be a noun referring to a repeated light tapping or patting sound, or rapid and seemingly meaningless talk. It can also be used as a verb meaning to speak or say something quickly and rapidly.
用法
It was raining patter on the roof.
The salesman used his patter to sell the product.
The dancer's feet made a rapid patter on the stage.
He delivered his lines with a rapid-fire patter.
The child's patter echoed through the empty hallway.
She was known for her quick patter and wit.
The patter of the typewriter keys filled the office.
He tried to impress the crowd with his fancy patter.
The comedian's quick patter had the audience in stitches.
The patter of footsteps grew fainter in the distance.
He has a talent for coming up with clever patter.
The detective listened to the suspect's patter with skepticism.
The child's patter of questions became tiresome after a while.
She could hear the pitter-patter of raindrops on the windowpane.
They engaged in idle chatter while waiting for the bus.
He fired off answers in a rapid-fire manner.
The room was filled with the constant chatter of voices.
The rattle of the keys on the piano filled the concert hall.
The child was known as a chatterbox because he never stopped talking.