patter

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

pat·ter [patter patters pattered pattering] noun, verb BrE [ˈpætə(r)] NAmE [ˈpætər]
noun
1. singular the sound that is made by sth repeatedly hitting a surface quickly and lightly
•the patter of feet/footsteps
•the patter of rain on the roof
2. uncountable, singular fast continuous talk by sb who is trying to sell you sth or entertain you
•sales patter
Rem: or

Word Origin:
v. and n. sense 1 early 17th cent. ↑patn. sense 2 late Middle English ‘recite (a prayer, charm, etc.) rapidly’ paternoster

Example Bank:
•I could hear the pitter-patter of feet in the corridor.
•the sales patter of a sales representative
Idiom: ↑patter of tiny feet
 
verb
1. intransitive + adv./prep. to make quick, light sounds as a surface is being hit several times
•Rain pattered against the window.
2. intransitive + adv./prep. to walk with light steps in a particular direction
•I heard her feet pattering along the corridor.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
v. and n. sense 1 early 17th cent. ↑patn. sense 2 late Middle English ‘recite (a prayer, charm, etc.) rapidly’ paternoster

Example Bank:
•Footsteps pattered across the floor.
•Rain pattered lightly on the window.
•The child's feet pattered along the landing.
•The rain pattered down softly.

 

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  spiel, line of gab, pitter-patter, sprinkle, spit, spatter