Wordiyosqueak
🇬🇧 UK/skwi:k/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To make a short, high-pitched sound; to speak in a high-pitched voice.
发出吱吱声；尖声说话
n.
A short, sharp, high-pitched sound made by an animal or object.
吱吱声，短促尖叫声
🧩 Root Breakdown
Onomatopoeiasqueakother
=squeak
Common Collocations
- 1.high-pitched squeak尖细的吱吱声
- 2.squeak of surprise惊讶的尖叫声
- 3.narrow squeak侥幸脱险
- 4.squeak by勉强通过
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old floorboard let out a loud squeak every time someone walked on it.
- 2.
She gave a little squeak of surprise when the cat jumped onto her lap.
- 3.
The wheel on the shopping cart had an annoying squeak that echoed through the store.