shriek

• 指尖锐刺耳的叫声或高亢的声响，常因恐惧、痛苦或激动而发出。

A noun referring to a sharp, piercing cry or a high-pitched noise that resembles such a cry.

1. Sharp piercing cryB1formal

   A loud, sharp, and high-pitched cry, often expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

   尖叫

   • A sudden shriek broke the silence of the night.
   • She let out a shriek of terror when she saw the spider.
   • The child's shriek of joy echoed through the playground.

   同义词cryscreamscreechsquealwailyellyelp

   反义词murmurwhisper

2. High-pitched noiseB2formal

   A high-pitched sound that resembles a human cry, often made by machines or animals.

   尖叫声

   • The shriek of the train's brakes was deafening.
   • The microphone emitted a loud shriek of feedback.
   • The owl's shriek could be heard from the forest.

   同义词cryscreamscreechsquealwail

• 指发出尖锐刺耳的高声叫喊或声音，常表达恐惧、疼痛或激动。也指发出刺耳的声音。

A verb used to describe a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound, often expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

1. Utter a shrill cryB1formal

   To make a loud, sharp, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, excitement, or pain.

   尖叫

   • She shrieked when she saw the spider.
   • The children shrieked with laughter on the roller coaster.
   • He shrieked in pain after stubbing his toe.

   同义词screamscreechsquallsquealyelp

   反义词murmurmutterwhisper