shriek
UK/ʃri:k/US
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Definitions
v.
To utter a loud, sharp, shrill cry, especially from fear or pain.
尖叫，发出尖锐的叫声
n.
A loud, sharp, shrill cry caused by fear, pain, or excitement.
尖叫声，尖锐的叫声
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshriekother
=shriek
Common Collocations
- 1.shriek of terror恐惧的尖叫
- 2.shriek with laughter放声大笑
- 3.let out a shriek发出一声尖叫
- 4.blood-curdling shriek令人毛骨悚然的尖叫
Example Sentences
- 1.
She let out a piercing shriek when she saw the spider on the wall.
- 2.
The children shrieked with delight as they splashed in the waves.
- 3.
A shriek of terror echoed through the dark corridor.