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单词 earsplitting
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earsplitting in American English

(ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ)
adjective
so loud as to hurt the ears; deafening

earsplitting in American English

(ˈɪərˌsplɪtɪŋ)
adjective
ear-piercing
an earsplitting explosion
Word origin
[1880–85; ear1 + splitting]This word is first recorded in the period 1880–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Chief of Staff, irredentist, quotation mark, rain check, regionalism

Examples of 'earsplitting' in a sentence
earsplitting

he shouted, just as an earsplitting crack sounded behind them.
Lisa Scottoline THE VENDETTA DEFENCE (2001)
Sometimes they sang, but sometimes their caterwauling was earsplitting.
Globe and Mail (2003)
In fact there is only one downside: unfortunately, she is another earsplitting grunter.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Police said they wouldn't use the earsplitting screeching noise feature at the convention.
Globe and Mail (2004)
Organisers are still doing tests to check whether the earsplitting din could pose a security risk.
The Sun (2010)
An earsplitting crack filled the night air and a rocket fizzed through the police lines.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Think motor sports are all about high-speed, earsplitting revs and the smell of burning rubber?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
On his final run, an earsplitting roar grew into a shriek as he reached maximum rpm.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Sure all four wheels slide in an earsplitting scream, and pungent smoke from every wheelarch.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
By late afternoon, a thunderstorm erupted with earsplitting thunder and dazzling lightning and rain that crashed down like a waterfall.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
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