squeal
US /skwiːl/
UK /skwiːl/
動詞
1.
尖叫, 發出尖銳聲, 告密
to make a long, high-pitched cry or sound
範例:
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The pig began to squeal when it saw the farmer.
豬看到農夫時開始尖叫。
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The tires squealed as the car rounded the corner.
汽車轉彎時，輪胎發出尖銳的摩擦聲。
2.
告發, 告密
to inform on someone to the authorities
範例:
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He threatened to squeal on his accomplices if he got caught.
他威脅說如果被抓到就告發他的同夥。
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The child squealed on his brother for taking the last cookie.
孩子告發了他的哥哥拿走了最後一塊餅乾。
名詞
尖叫, 尖銳聲
a long, high-pitched cry or sound
範例:
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We heard a loud squeal from the playground.
我們聽到操場上傳來一聲響亮的尖叫。
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The brakes made a terrible squeal.
剎車發出了可怕的尖銳聲。