bark

• 名词，主要有两个意思：1）树皮，即树干和树枝坚硬的外层覆盖物；2）狗或类似动物发出的短促响亮的叫声。

A noun with two primary meanings: 1) The tough outer covering of a tree trunk and branches; 2) The sharp, loud sound made by a dog or similar animal.

1. Tree coveringA2formal

   The tough outer covering of the trunk, branches, and roots of a tree.

   树皮

   • The bark of this oak tree is very rough.
   • Some animals eat tree bark for nutrients.
   • The gardener removed the damaged bark from the tree.

   同义词cortexrind

2. Dog soundA1formal

   The sharp, loud sound that a dog makes.

   吠

   • The dog's bark woke me up last night.
   • A loud bark came from behind the fence.
   • Her dog has a deep, intimidating bark.

   同义词baybow-wowwoofyapyelp

• 动词，用于描述狗发出的尖锐、短促的声音（吠叫），也用于描述以尖锐、命令式的口吻说话。

A verb used to describe the sharp, explosive sound made by a dog, or to speak in a harsh, commanding tone.

1. Dog soundA1formal

   To make the short, loud sound that a dog makes.

   吠叫

   • The dog started to bark at the mailman.
   • Our neighbor's dog barks all night long.
   • The puppy barked excitedly when we came home.

   同义词baywoofyapyelp

2. Speak sharplyB1informal

   To speak in a loud, harsh, or commanding voice, often expressing anger or impatience.

   厉声说话

   • The sergeant barked orders at the soldiers.
   • She barked at the children to clean their room.
   • He barked a reply before slamming the door.

   同义词bellowgrowlsnapsnarlthunderyell

   反义词mumblemurmurwhisper