growl

1. V-I When a dog or other animal growls, it makes a low noise in its throat, usually because it is angry. (狗或其它动物因愤怒而) 低沉地吼叫

The dog was biting, growling, and wagging its tail. 那条狗又咬又叫，摇着尾巴。

2. N-COUNT Growl is also a noun. 咆哮声

Their noise modulated to a concerted menacing growl punctuated by sharp yaps. 它们的喧闹声逐渐变为整齐划一的、带有威胁性的吼叫，还夹杂着刺耳的狂吠。

3. V-T If someone growls something, they say something in a low, rough, and angry voice. 低吼[书面]

His fury was so great he could hardly speak. He growled some unintelligible words at Pete. 他的怒气大到让他几乎说不出话来。他向皮特低吼了一些莫名其妙的话。

4. N-COUNT Growl is also a noun. 低吼声

...with an angry growl of contempt for her own weakness. …带着一声对她自己的懦弱发出的轻蔑的低吼。