1. The clatter of metal plates was heard from the kitchen.
    金属盘碟的哗啦声自厨房传出。

2. In vain they rush frantically round from place to place, trying to escape from avenging boredom by mere clatter and motion.
    他们到处奔乱跑，企图以闲聊和乱窜来摆脱无聊对他们的报复，