clatter /ˈklætə/ I. n.［c］ 咔塔声，哗啦声：The sounds of cooking and the clatter of dishes came from the kitchen. 烧饭声和碗碟的撞击声从厨房传来。‖II. vt. & vi.使咔塔卡塔的响，发出哗啦声：Don't clatter your knives and forks. 别把刀叉碰得咔哒响。Her coffee cup clattered in the saucer.她的咖啡杯与碟撞击，发出格格声。