a long, high-pitched cry or noise
长而尖的叫声(或声响)
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we heard a splash and a squeal 我们听到了溅水声和长长的尖叫声
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they drew up with a squeal of brakes .他们停车时刹车发出长长的尖叫声。
make a such a cry or noise
发出长而尖的叫声(或声响)
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the girls squealed with delight .那些女孩高兴地尖叫着。
[with direct speech]say something in a high-pitched, excited tone
高声兴奋地说
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‘Don't you dare!’ she squealed .“你敢!”她高声叫道。
complain or protest about something
抱怨;抗议
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the bookies only squealed because we beat them .那些赌注登记经纪人只能抱怨,因为我们胜了。
〈非正式〉 (向警察或当权者)告密,告发
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she feared they would victimize her for squealing on their pals .她担心因为告发了那帮人的同伙而遭其迫害。
" Middle English (as a verb): imitative. The noun dates from the mid 18th cent. "