rasp
noun uk/rɑːsp/ us/ræsp/
(TOOL)
[ C ]锉;锉刀
a tool with a rough blade, used for shaping wood or metal
(SOUND)
[ S ]刺耳的声音;刮擦声
a rough unpleasant noise, like metal being rubbed against metal
There was the rasp of a bolt and the door suddenly opened. 门闩发出一声刺耳的声音,门突然开了。
rasp
verb uk/rɑːsp/ us/ræsp/
(MAKE SOUND)
[ I or T ](尤指呼吸或说话时)发出刺耳的声音
to make a rough unpleasant sound, especially while breathing or speaking
I heard his breath rasping in his chest. 我听到他呼吸时胸腔里发出刺耳的声音。
The gunman rasped (out) an urgent order (= gave it in an unpleasant-sounding voice) to the other members of the gang. 那个持枪歹徒厉声喝令其同伙赶快照他的话做。
(RUB)
[ T ]用锉刀锉;用粗糙的东西磨擦;用力刮擦
to rub something roughly
The horse rasped my hand with his tongue as I fed him the apple. 我拿苹果喂马时,它用粗糙的舌头舔我的手。