creaky

• 形容物体因老旧、缺乏润滑或松动而在移动时发出尖锐、刺耳的声音，如吱吱作响、嘎吱嘎吱。

Describes something that makes a harsh, high-pitched sound when moved, typically due to age or lack of lubrication.

1. Worn and broken downB2informal

   Describes something that is old, worn out, or in poor condition due to heavy use.

   破旧不堪

   • The creaky old chair collapsed under his weight.
   • They lived in a creaky apartment building with peeling paint.
   • His creaky bicycle needed constant repairs.

   同义词batteredbroken-downdecrepitdilapidatedramshacklericketyrun-downshabby

   反义词newsolidsturdy

2. Making a grating soundB1formal

   Producing a harsh, rasping, or squeaking noise, typically from friction or age.

   嘎吱作响的

   • The creaky door swung open slowly.
   • She walked across the creaky wooden floorboards.
   • The old stairs were creaky and groaned with every step.

   同义词creakinggratinggrindingharshraspingscrapingscreechingsqueaky

   反义词noiselessquietsilentsoundless

3. Related to arthritisC1informal

   Referring to joints that are stiff, painful, or make cracking sounds due to arthritis.

   关节嘎吱作响的

   • His creaky knees made it hard to climb stairs.
   • She complained about her creaky fingers in the cold weather.
   • The old man's creaky joints predicted rain.

   同义词arthriticrheumatic