thudding

thudding — verb

1. to make a low, heavy sound when falling or hitting something, especially a solid

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to make a low, heavy sound when falling or hitting something, especially a solid surface

例句

A heavy bag of rice went thudding onto the kitchen tiles after Nia dropped it.

went thudding + onto [surface]

Anjali lay in the dark, listening to her own heart thudding frantically against her ribs.

thudding against [body part]

同義詞
  • thump

    similar dull, heavy sound but often slightly louder and more hollow

  • pound

    repeated forceful beating; common for heartbeats and drums

  • bang

    louder and sharper sound; less dull than 'thud'

文法句型

thud + against/onto/into/down

went/came + thudding + direction

用法筆記

Often paired with a directional adverb (down, onto) or preposition (against, on, into) to describe the path of a heavy object's movement. Also common in the pattern went/came + thudding to describe a falling object.

常見錯誤

❌The kitten thudded softly onto the rug.
✅The box of tools thudded onto the concrete floor.
💡'thud' describes a heavy, dull sound; it does not fit a small, light object or a quiet action.