throb

throb
(throbbed, throbbing)
  1. [no obj.]beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate steadily
    有节奏地震动(或跳动、搏动);有规律地颤动
    the war drums throbbed.
    战鼓咚咚地擂着。
    the crowded streets throbbed with life.
    拥挤的街道上生机勃勃。
    ■feel pain in a series of regular beats
    抽搐,跳跃式作痛
    her foot throbbed with pain.
    她的脚阵阵抽痛。
    [as adj. throbbing]a throbbing headache.
    阵阵头痛。
noun
  1. [usu. in sing.]a strong, regular beat or sound; a steady pulsation
    跳动,搏动;有节奏的震动(或颤动)
    the throb of the ship's engines.
    轮船的发动机突突的运作声。
    ■a feeling of pain in a series of regular beats
    抽痛
语源
  1. late Middle English: probably imitative
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