单词 | bleat |
释义 | Word Frequency bleat(bliːt) verb 1. (intransitive) (of a sheep, goat, or calf) to utter its characteristic plaintive cry 2. (intransitive) to speak with any similar sound 3. to whine; whimper noun 4. the characteristic cry of sheep, goats, and young calves 5. any sound similar to this 6. a weak complaint or whine Derived forms bleater (ˈbleater) noun bleating (ˈbleating) noun, adjective Word origin Old English blǣtan; related to Old High German blāzen, Dutch blaten, Latin flēre to weep; see blare |
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