shrieking

• 指尖锐刺耳、高亢的叫声或声音，常类似人的尖叫。

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

1. Sharp piercing cryB1informal

   A loud, high-pitched, and often harsh sound made by a person or animal, typically expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

   尖叫

   • The shrieking of the children could be heard from across the playground.
   • A sudden shrieking from the back of the room startled everyone.
   • The shrieking of the seagulls was almost deafening near the harbor.

   同义词cryhowlscreamscreechshrieksquealwailyell

   反义词murmurwhisper

2. High-pitched noiseB2informal

   A continuous or intermittent sound that is very high in pitch, often resembling a human cry, and can be produced by machines or objects.

   尖啸声

   • The shrieking of the old machinery made it hard to concentrate.
   • A loud shrieking came from the car's brakes as it came to a stop.
   • The shrieking of the wind through the trees was eerie at night.

   同义词screamingscreechingshrillingsquealingwailing

• 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