squeal
verb [ I ] uk/skwiːl/ us/skwiːl/
发出长而尖的声音;尖叫
to make a long, very high sound or cry
We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard. 我们走进农场庭院时,可以听见猪崽在长嚎。
The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner. 货车转弯时刹车发出了尖厉的声音。
The two children squealed with joy. 两个孩子高兴地尖叫着。
informal大声抱怨;高声抗议
to complain about something loudly
The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal. 进一步改革教育系统的威胁令教师们大声抗议。
slang disapproving告密,告发
to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime
When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry. 等他查出是谁告的密,他会让他们后悔的。
squeal
noun [ C ] uk/skwiːl/ us/skwiːl/
发出长而尖的声音;尖叫
a long, very high sound or cry
Erik collapsed into giggles and squeals as Penny began tickling him. 彭妮开始胳肢埃里克时,他咯咯笑着,尖叫着缩成一团。
The train ground to a halt with a squeal of brakes. 伴着刺耳的刹车声,火车停了下来。