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shriek

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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 English
shriekother
=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.

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