squeal
US /skwiːl/
UK /skwiːl/
动词
1.
尖叫, 发出尖锐声, 告密
to make a long, high-pitched cry or sound
示例:
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The pig began to squeal when it saw the farmer.
猪看到农夫时开始尖叫。
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The tires squealed as the car rounded the corner.
汽车转弯时，轮胎发出尖锐的摩擦声。
2.
告发, 告密
to inform on someone to the authorities
示例:
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He threatened to squeal on his accomplices if he got caught.
他威胁说如果被抓到就告发他的同伙。
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The child squealed on his brother for taking the last cookie.
孩子告发了他的哥哥拿走了最后一块饼干。
名词
尖叫, 尖锐声
a long, high-pitched cry or sound
示例:
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We heard a loud squeal from the playground.
我们听到操场上传来一声响亮的尖叫。
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The brakes made a terrible squeal.
刹车发出了可怕的尖锐声。