/graʊl; ˇraul/
v
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (at sb/sth) (of animals or thunder) make a low threatening sound （指动物或雷）作低沉的怒吼声; 作狺狺的叫声; 作隆隆声
*The dog growled at the intruder. 狗向闯入者狺狺狂吠.
* The thunder growled in the distance. 雷在远处隆隆地响.
* (fig 比喻) He's in a really bad mood today, growling at (ie speaking angrily to) everyone. 他今天情绪很坏, 跟谁说话都动气.
2 [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (out) say sth in a low threatening voice 以低声的威胁口吻说某事
*He growled out an answer. 他低声威胁着回答.

n low threatening sound or remark 低沉而吓人的声音; 低声说的带威胁口吻的话.

v
[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Probably from the sound]
[I]
if an animal growls, it makes a long deep angry sound
→bark, snarl snarlgrowl at
　The dog growled at me.
[I and T]
to say something in a low angry voice
= snarl
　'Get out of my way,' he growled.
growl at
　'Who are you?' he growled at me.
>growln[C]
　He heard a low growl behind him.