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grumble

/ˈɡrʌmbəl/

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1 · verb

to complain quietly or repeatedly

嘟囔；抱怨

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Passengers began to grumble when the train was delayed again.
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火车再次晚点时，乘客开始抱怨。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

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