"to emit soft, rapid sounds," late 14c. (implied in rustling), of uncertain origin, perhaps imitative (compare Middle Low German ruschen, Middle Dutch ruusscen, German rauschen "to rustle"). Related: Rustled; rustling. Meaning "steal" (especially cattle) first attested 1882, probably from earlier American English slang sense of "move about vigorously" (1844), perhaps a separate word, compounded from rush and hustle.
rustle (n.)
1759, from rustle (v.).
权威例句
1. He managed to rustle up a couple of blankets.
他很快想办法弄到了几张毯子。
2. Let's see if somebody can rustle up a cup of coffee.
让我们看看有没有人能很快弄到一杯咖啡。
3. She sat perfectly still, without even a rustle of her frilled petticoats.
她安安静静地坐着,甚至连她镶着花边的衬裙也没有发出一点声音.
4. He listened to the rustle of her skirts.
他倾听她裙子的窸窣声.
5. Suddenly he heard a rustle in the peony pavilion and someone sighing deeply.