yip
noun uk/jɪp/ us/jɪp/
(SOUND)
[ C ]尖声狂吠;尖声叫喊
a short, sharp cry
Prairie dog chatter is described by observers as a series of yips, or high-pitched barks. 草原犬鼠的叫声被观察者描述为一系列的尖声狂吠。
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- For almost 40 years, he has been hearing and recording the sounds of nature, quiet moments interrupted only by grunts of sea lions, yips of coyotes and rumbling of glaciers.
- It sounded like a food fight in a dolphinarium - full of yips and yodels and wild splashing.
- He gave a yip of dismay.
(NERVOUSNESS)
the yips[ plural ] （尤指打高尔夫球时，致使击球人未能把球轻击入穴的）紧张状态
in sports, especially golf, a condition when a player is not able to hit, throw, or kick the ball well, usually because of nervousness
He gave up competitive golf after developing a serious case of the yips on his putting. 由于在推杆时严重紧张失常，他放弃了竞技高尔夫球。
yip
verb [ I ] uk/jɪp/ us/jɪp/
（狗）尖声吠叫
If an animal such as a dog yips, it makes a short, sharp cry.
The dogs yipped at each other from their crates in the back of the van. 狗在货车后面的板条箱里互相对着尖声吠叫。
A pack of coyotes is heard yipping at night. 夜晚可以听到一群土狼在尖声吠叫。