screak

• 一个过时或古旧的动词，意为发出尖锐刺耳的叫声、尖叫或刺耳的高音。

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to shriek, screech, or make a harsh, shrill cry.

1. Make a high-pitched noiseC1informal

   To produce a sharp, shrill, grating sound, like a rusty hinge or a frightened animal.

   发出刺耳尖声

   • The old door screaked loudly as it opened.
   • The owl screaked in the dark forest.
   • The brakes of the bicycle screaked when he stopped suddenly.

   同义词creakscreechshrieksquawksqueak

2. Utter a harsh screamC1informal

   To let out a sudden, harsh, and piercing cry, often from fear or pain.

   发出刺耳的尖叫

   • She screaked in terror when she saw the spider.
   • The child screaked as he fell off the swing.
   • He screaked out a warning just before the crash.

   同义词screamscreechshrieksquawksquealyelp