squawk
UK [skwɔ:k] US [skwɑ:k] verb intransitive
■to make an unpleasantly loud sharp cry 发出刺耳尖叫； 嘎嘎叫•As the fox came into the yard, the chickens began squawking in alarm.狐狸闯进院子时，鸡惊恐地开始咯咯大叫。 ■informal disapproving
■to complain about something noisily 大声抱怨；高声诉苦•Environmental groups have been squawking about the decision to build the motorway through a forest.环保团体一直在大声疾呼，反对兴建穿越森林的高速公路这项决定。 |