a short, high-pitched sound or cry
短促的尖叫声;嘎吱声
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the door opened with a slight squeak .门开时有点嘎吱声。
[with negative]a single remark, statement, or communication
只言片语
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I didn't hear a squeak from him for months .好几个月来我没有他的一丁点儿消息。
make a high-pitched sound or cry
发出刺耳声;嘎吱作响
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he oiled the hinges to stop them squeaking .他给合页上了些油,使它们不再嘎吱作响。
[with direct speech]say something in a nervous or excited high-pitched tone
紧张(或激动)得尖声说
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‘You're scaring me,’ she squeaked .“你吓我一跳,”她紧张得尖叫道。
〈非正式〉 告密,告发。
[with adverbial]
〈非正式〉 勉强通过;侥幸成功
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the bill squeaked through with just six votes to spare .这项法案仅以六票之差勉强获得通过。
"late Middle English (as a verb): imitative; compare with Swedish