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clamoring

UK //ˈklæmərɪŋ//US //ˈklæmərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'clamoren',可能来自拉丁语 'clamare',意为“喊叫”或“大声呼喊”。

verb

❶ 大声喧哗或吵闹,通常指一群人为了表达要求或不满而发出嘈杂的声音。

“The protesters were clamoring for justice outside the courthouse.”

(抗议者在法院外大声喧哗,要求正义。)

“Children were clamoring for ice cream as soon as the truck arrived.”

(冰淇淋车一到,孩子们就吵着要买。)

同义词:shouting, yelling, demanding

常见短语

clamoring for — 强烈要求或渴望某事物,通常用于描述一群人急切的需求或愿望。

“The employees are clamoring for better working conditions.”

(员工们强烈要求改善工作条件。)