chatter
/ˈtʃætə(r); `tʃætɚ/ v
1 [I, Ipr, Ip]
~ (away/on) (about sth) talk quickly, continuously or foolishly about unimportant matters 唠叨; 喋喋不休
Do stop chattering on about the weather when I'm trying to read. 别再没完没了地唠叨天气了, 我要看书了.
2 [I, Ip] ~ (away) (of birds and monkeys) make short repeated high-pitched noises （指鸟和猴）短促连声尖叫, 啾啾叫, 吱吱叫
sparrows chattering in the trees 在树上啾啾叫的麻雀.
3 [I, Ip] ~ (together) (of the teeth) strike together with a clicking sound because of cold or fear （指牙齿）打颤. chatter, n [U]
1 continuous rapid talk 唠叨的话
I've had enough of your constant chatter. 我已经听够你那没完没了的唠叨话.
2 chattering sound 吱吱叫的声音
the chatter of monkeys 猴子的吱吱叫声.