patters
/ˈpæt̬.ɚ/
动词
发出轻快的拍打声，发出啪嗒啪嗒声
I heard the rain patter against/on the window.
我听见雨点啪嗒啪嗒地打在窗户上。
/ˈpæt̬.ɚ/
名词
（表演娱乐节目或推销商品时说的）顺口溜，连续不间断的说词
He should succeed - he dresses well and his sales patter is slick and convincing.
他会成功的——他穿着体面，推销词说得既利落又令人信服。
急促的轻拍声
I find the patter of rain on the roof soothing.
我发觉雨点敲击屋顶的声音能使人放松。