Definition of grunt

gruntverb

tiếng gầm gừ

/ɡrʌnt//ɡrʌnt/

The origin of the word "grunt" dates back to the 16th century, particularly the early 1500s. At the time, "grunt" was used as a noun to refer to a specific type of pig that made a grunting sound. This grunting sound is a basic communication method that pigs use to communicate with one another. The word "grunt" then evolved to describe the grunting sound made by pigs. As the use of the term "grunt" grew beyond just referring to a type of pig, it began to be used as a verb to describe the actions of these pigs. By the 19th century, "grunt" was being used as a part of the English language to describe the process of breathing out with a low, rhythmic, and booming sound, much like the grunting noise made by pigs. Today, the word "grunt" has a multitude of definitions, ranging from a noise made by an animal to a short and powerful exertion of force. It is also used to describe a grunting sound made by a person while doing physical work, such as lifting heavy objects. In summary, the word "grunt" originated as a noun used to describe a specific type of pig that made a basic communication grunt. As the definition evolved, it then came to describe the low, rhythmic, and booming noise created by these pigs. Over time, the definition of "grunt" expanded, allowing it to be used as a verb to describe the action of making this sound, as well as a term to describe the basic rumbling noise that humans make while doing physical work.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningtiếng kêu ủn ỉn
meaningtiếng càu nhàu
exampleto grunt [out] an answer: càu nhàu trả lời
meaningtiếng cằn nhằn
type động từ
meaningủn ỉn (lợn...)
meaningcàu nhàu, cằn nhằn
exampleto grunt [out] an answer: càu nhàu trả lời
meaninglẩm bẩm
namespace

to make a short, low sound in the throat

tạo ra âm thanh ngắn, thấp trong cổ họng

to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say something using this sound

tạo ra âm thanh ngắn, thấp trong cổ họng của bạn, đặc biệt để cho thấy bạn đang đau đớn, khó chịu hoặc không quan tâm; để nói điều gì đó bằng âm thanh này

Example:
  • He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort.

    Anh ta kéo sợi dây mạnh hơn, rên rỉ vì nỗ lực đó.

  • When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.

    Khi tôi kể cho cô ấy nghe chuyện gì đã xảy ra, cô ấy chỉ càu nhàu và quay lại đọc sách.

  • He grunted something about being late and rushed out.

    Anh ta càu nhàu điều gì đó về việc đến muộn rồi vội vã ra ngoài.

  • ‘Thanks,’ he grunted.

    "Cảm ơn", anh ta càu nhàu.

Extra examples:
  • Grunting and groaning, they heaved the wardrobe up the stairs.

    Vừa rên rỉ vừa than vãn, họ vừa kéo tủ quần áo lên cầu thang.

  • He grunted in pain.

    Anh ta rên lên vì đau đớn.

  • He merely grunted at her and nodded his head.

    Anh ta chỉ càu nhàu với cô và gật đầu.

  • His father grunted at him as he left the room.

    Cha anh càu nhàu khi anh rời khỏi phòng.

  • She asked him a question and he grunted in reply.

    Cô hỏi anh một câu hỏi và anh chỉ đáp lại bằng một tiếng gầm gừ.

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