squeal
[skwi:l] verb intransitive
■to make a long very high sound or cry 发出长而尖的声音；尖叫•We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard.我们走进农场庭院时，可以听见小猪在长嚎悲鸣。 •The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner.货车转弯时刹车发出了尖厉的声音。 •The two children squealed with joy.两个孩子高兴地尖叫着。 ■informal
■to complain about something loudly 大声抱怨；高声抗议•The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal.进一步改革教育系统的威胁令教师们大声抗议。 ■slang disapproving
■to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime 告密，告发•When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry.等他查出是谁告的密，他会让他们后悔的。
[skwi:l] noun countable
■a long very high sound or cry 发出长而尖的声音；尖叫•Erik collapsed into giggles and squeals as Penny began tickling him.彭妮开始给埃里克搔痒时，他咯咯笑着，尖叫着缩成一团。 •The train ground to a halt with a squeal of brakes.伴随着刺耳的煞车声，火车停了下来。 |