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howl

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IELTSTOEFLC2

Definitions

v.

To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog does; to cry out in pain, anger, or laughter.

嗥叫;嚎叫;大声哭喊

n.

A long, loud, mournful cry made by a dog, wolf, or person in distress.

嗥叫声;嚎叫声;哀号

Root Breakdown

Native English
howlother
=howl

Common Collocations

  • 1.howl with laughter大声笑
  • 2.howl in pain痛苦地嚎叫

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The wolves howled at the moon in the distance.

  • 2.

    The audience howled with laughter at the comedian's jokes.

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