单词 | creaky |
释义 | creaky (kriːki ) Word forms: creakier, creakiest 1. adjective A creaky object creaks when it moves. She pushed open a creaky door. Synonyms: squeaky, creaking, squeaking, unoiled 2. adjective If you describe something as creaky, you think it is bad in some way because it is old or old-fashioned. ...its creaky and corrupt political system. ...this creaky old British thriller. Collocations: creaky door A creaky door led to a small shower room with plush red towels. Times, Sunday Times Some chords, painfully distorted, leapt out like ogres from behind creaky doors. Times, Sunday Times He's warned against going, and as soon as he arrives at the distinctly creepy property - complete with creaky doors and deserted dark corridors - he can see why. The Sun Here are five things everyone with creaky knees should know. Times, Sunday Times A lift was added to make the four storeys easier on creaky knees. Times, Sunday Times I just hope that my creaky knees and dodgy back last the course. Times, Sunday Times |
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