| 释义 |
cack·le
I. \ˈkakəl\ intransitive verb
(cackled ; cackled ; cackling \ˈkak(ə)liŋ\ ; cackles)
Etymology: Middle English cakelen, of imitative origin
1. : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of or resembling that of a goose or of a hen after laying
2. : to laugh with a broken somewhat harsh noise suggestive of a hen's cackle
3. : to converse in a silly noisy way : chatter
II. noun
(-s)
1. : the action or noise of cackling
< a hen's cackle >
< there should be no cackle of voices at your elbow — R.L.Stevenson >
2. : idle chatter : pointless conversation
< the constant cackle at a club meeting > |