英文字典中文字典Word104.com

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Murmur \Mur"mur\, n. [F. murmure: cf. L. murmur. CF. {Murmur},
v. i.]
1. A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of
running water.
[1913 Webster]

2. A complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low,
muttering voice. --Chaucer.
[1913 Webster]

Some discontents there are, some idle murmurs.
--Dryden.
[1913 Webster]


Murmur \Mur"mur\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Murmured}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Murmuring}.] [F. murmurer, L. murmurare, murmurari, fr.
murmur murmur; cf. Gr. ? to roar and boil, said of water,
Skr. marmara a rustling sound; prob. of imitative origin.]
1. To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a
stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest.
[1913 Webster]

They murmured as doth a swarm of bees. --Chaucer.
[1913 Webster]

2. To utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to
feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble;
-- often with at or against. "His disciples murmured at
it." --John vi. 61.
[1913 Webster]

And all the children of Israel murmured against
Moses and against Aaron. --Num. xiv. 2.
[1913 Webster]

Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured.
--1 Cor. x.
10.
[1913 Webster]


Murmur \Mur"mur\, v. t.
To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds;
as, to murmur tales. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

The people murmured such things concerning him. --John
vii. 32.
[1913 Webster]