
好词典

源自中古英语 'squelen',可能模仿尖锐声音的拟声词,与古挪威语 'skvala'(发出噪音)有关。
❶ 发出尖锐刺耳的声音,通常因兴奋、恐惧或疼痛引起,常见于人或动物发出的短促高音。
“The pig squealed when the farmer picked it up.”
(当农夫抱起小猪时,它发出了尖叫声。)
“The children squealed with delight when they saw the ice cream truck.”
(孩子们看到冰淇淋车时高兴地尖叫起来。)
❶ (俚语)告密,向权威人士透露秘密信息,通常带有背叛的意味。
“The gang member squealed to the police about the robbery plan.”
(那个帮派成员向警方告发了抢劫计划。)
“If you squeal on your friends, no one will trust you anymore.”
(如果你出卖朋友,就再也没人会信任你了。)
squeal with delight — 因极度高兴而发出尖叫声,常用于描述儿童或兴奋时的反应。
“The little girl squealed with delight when she saw the puppy.”
(小女孩看到小狗时开心得尖叫起来。)
squeal on someone — 向当局告发某人的不当行为,通常带有负面含义,暗示背叛。
“He was expelled after another student squealed on him for cheating.”
(另一名学生告发他作弊后,他被开除了。)