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crepitate

/krep-i-teyt/US // ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt //UK // (ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt) //

匍匐前进,爬行,匍匐上升,蠕变

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v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    crep·i·tat·ed, crep·i·tat·ing.

    • : to make a crackling sound; crackle.

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Examples

  • The sixpences do not "bang" in this country: they crepitate, they crackle, as though shot from a Maxim quick-firer.

  • The parenchyma in the darker places on section did not crepitate.

  • The portions containing air are of a light brick-red colour, and crepitate under the finger.

  • The ice-crystals merrily crepitate as they break up, when the bonds of frost are withdrawn.