| 单词 | squawk |
| 释义 | squawk (skwɔːk ) Word forms: squawks , squawking , squawked 1. verb When a bird squawks, it makes a loud harsh noise. I threw pebbles at the hens, and that made them jump and squawk. [VERB] Synonyms: cry, crow, screech, hoot Squawk is also a noun. A mallard suddenly took wing, rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk. 2. verb If a person squawks, they complain loudly, often in a high-pitched, harsh tone. [informal] Mr Arbor squawked that the deal was a double-cross. [VERB that] 'Wait for me!' Melanie squawked. 'I'm not staying here alone.' [VERB with quote] Synonyms: complain, protest, squeal [informal, mainly British], kick up a fuss [informal] Squawk is also a noun. She gave a loud squawk when the water was poured on her. |
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