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单词 shout
释义 shout
I. \ˈshau̇t, usu -au̇d.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English shouten; probably akin to Old Norse skūta, skūti taunt, skjōta to shoot — more at shoot
intransitive verb
1.
 a. : to utter a sudden loud cry (as to express joy or triumph or to attract attention)
  < the crowd … shouted with delight — Sherwood Anderson >
  < like any grief-stricken peasant, shouting against the misery of death — Robert Payne >
  < a crowd quickly gathered and shouted for a speech — American Guide Series: Maryland >
 b. : to speak in a loud voice
  < can't hear even when people shout in her ear >
  < became angry and began shouting at each other >
 c. of a bird : to utter a cry or song
  < the cuckoo shouts all day at nothing — A.E.Housman >
2.
 a. : to command attention as if by shouting : be conspicuous (as in appearance)
  < girls whose lips shouted with red >
  < shouting needs >
 b. : to issue publicity (as in praise or protest) : make a great to-do
  < natural beauties that give the chamber of commerce plenty to shout about >
3. Australia : to treat a person to a drink, refreshments, or entertainment : stand treat
 < now I'm going to stand treat; you've shouted for us already — Henry Lapham >
4. : to give expression to religious ecstasy often in vigorous rhythmic movements (as shuffling, jumping, jerking); specifically : to take part in a ring shout
5. : to render the words of a song (as a blues song) in a vigorous rhythmic recitative manner
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to utter in a loud voice
  < shouted insults at each other across the street >
  < shouted out the names on the list >
  < shouted “Hallelujah!” and “Amen!” throughout the preacher's exhortation >
 b. archaic : to acclaim with a shout
 c. : to make public announcement of in a loud voice
  < the peddlers … shout their wares with a cry which is like the howl of a wolf — Erle Stanley Gardner >
  < listened for the conductor to shout the stations >
 d. : to cause to be, come, or go by or as if by shouting
  < shout himself hoarse >
  < had to shout up a clerk from the back room to wait on him >
  < shout the runners on to the finish line >
  < a number of newspapers, all strident in upholding their own views and in shouting down rival opinion — H.L.Smith b.1906 >
2. Australia
 a. : to treat a person to (as a drink)
  < I had to go in and have a drink with them, and shout one in return — Nevil Shute >
 b. : to treat (a person) to a drink or some other refreshment
  < came in considerably the worse for Saint Patrick's Day, for he had been shouted by more than one of his friends — Ruth Park >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle English, shouten to shout
1. : a loud burst of voice : a vehement and sudden outcry (as to attract attention); especially : the outcry of a crowd expressing joy, triumph, rage, or other strong emotion
 < shout of welcome >
 < drew a loud shout of laughter from the audience >
2. Australia
 a. : a free drink : treat
 b. : one's turn to order (as a round of drinks)
3.
 a. : ring shout
 b. : a religious gathering (as in a praise house) marked by a ring shout
 c. : shout song
4. slang : exclamation point
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