squawk
柯林斯词典
1. V-I When a bird squawks, it makes a loud harsh noise. (鸟)发出响亮而刺耳的叫声
I threw pebbles at the hens, and that made them jump and squawk. 我朝母鸡扔卵石，吓得它们乱跳乱叫。
2. N-COUNT Squawk is also a noun. 响亮而刺耳的叫声
A mallard suddenly took wing, rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk. 一只野鸭突然展翅飞起，愤怒地尖鸣一声直冲天空。
3. V-T/V-I If a person squawks, they complain loudly, often in a high-pitched, harsh tone. (人)大声抱怨; 粗声抗议[非正式]
Mr. Arbor squawked that the deal was a double-cross. 阿伯先生大声抱怨说这笔交易是个骗局。
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squawk /skwɔːk/ (squawking,squawked,squawks)
剑桥词典
- to make an unpleasantly loud , sharp cry
发出刺耳尖叫
As the fox came into the yard , the chickens began squawking in alarm . 狐狸闯进院子时，鸡惊恐地开始咯咯大叫。
informal disapproving
to complain about something noisily
大声抱怨；高声诉苦
Environmental groups have been squawking about the decision to build the motorway through a forest . 环保团体一直在大声疾呼，反对修建穿越森林的高速公路的决定。 返回 squawk