strident
UK/'straidnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Loud, harsh, and unpleasant in sound; aggressively forceful or obtrusive in manner.
刺耳的；强硬的，咄咄逼人的
Root Breakdown
stridentother
=strident
Common Collocations
- 1.strident criticism强烈批评
- 2.strident tone强硬语气
- 3.strident voice刺耳的声音
- 4.[strident opposition]激烈反对
Example Sentences
- 1.
The politician's strident demands for reform alienated many potential supporters.
- 2.
Her strident voice cut through the noise of the crowded marketplace.
- 3.
Critics grew increasingly strident in their opposition to the new policy.