pitter-patter

名词 pitter-patter:

1. a series of rapid tapping sounds

动词 pitter-patter:

1. rain gently
   同义词：sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter
2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds
   同义词：patter

副词 pitter-patter:

1. as of footsteps
   同义词：pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat
2. describing a rhythmic beating
   同义词：pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat

pit.ter-pat.ter

n.（名词）
A rapid series of light, tapping sounds.
劈劈啪啪声，卜卜声：一系列快速的、连续的轻拍声
v.intr.（不及物动词）
pit.ter-pat.tered,pit.ter-pat.ter.ing,pit.ter-pat.ters
To make or move with a series of light, tapping sounds:
做卜卜声，发出劈劈啪啪声：发出快速的、连续的轻拍声：
例句：
rain pitter-pattering on the roof.
雨点劈劈啪啪地打在屋顶上

来源：
[Imitative]
[拟声词]