croon的词源

英文词源

croon (v.)

c. 1400, originally Scottish, from Middle Dutch kronen "to lament, mourn," perhaps imitative. Originally "to bellow like a bull" as well as "to utter a low, murmuring sound" (mid-15c.). Popularized by Robert Burns. Sense evolved to "lament," then to "sing softly and sadly." Related: Crooned; crooning.

中文词源

croon：低声吟唱

拟声词，模仿浅吟低唱的声音。

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