shrill
[ʃrɪl] adjective
■having a loud and high sound that is unpleasant or painful to listen to （声音）刺耳的，尖厉的•She had a shrill high-pitched voice.她的声音尖锐而刺耳。 ■disapproving
■describes a way of arguing or criticizing that seems too forceful （争论或批评）尖刻的，刻薄的•He launched a shrill attack on the Prime Minister.他对首相进行了刻薄的批评。 |