squalling

An archaic adjective describing someone or something that cries or screams loudly and harshly.

• 🇨🇳过时的形容词，形容某人或某物大声而刺耳地哭喊或尖叫。

1. Characterized by short periods of noisy commotion C1 informal

   Marked by brief episodes of loud, disruptive noise or activity, often associated with weather or children.

   • The squalling wind kept everyone awake all night.
   • A group of squalling children ran through the playground.
   • The squalling storm passed quickly, leaving calm behind.

   🇨🇳喧闹的

   同义词: blusteryboisterousclamorousgustyraucoussquallystormytempestuousturbulentuproarious

   反义词: calmpeacefulquietserenestill

• more squalling comparative form
• most squalling superlative form

A verb meaning to cry or scream loudly and harshly, often used to describe the sound of wind or a person's loud, sudden cry.

• 🇨🇳动词，指大声而刺耳地哭喊或尖叫；也常用于描述风或风暴突然发出凄厉的呼啸声。

1. Cry or scream loudly B2 informal

   To make a sudden, loud, and high-pitched cry, often from pain, fear, or anger.

   • The baby squalled all night because of a fever.
   • She squalled in terror when she saw the spider.
   • He squalled at the top of his lungs until someone came.

   🇨🇳尖叫

   同义词: bawlhowlscreamscreechshriekwailyelp

   反义词: mumblemurmurmutterwhisper

2. Whine or complain B2 informal

   To make high-pitched, whining noises, often in a complaining or demanding manner.

   • The child squalled for a new toy in the store.
   • Stop squalling about the homework and just do it.
   • He squalled that he didn't want to go to bed.

   🇨🇳抱怨或哀号

   同义词: crygrizzlehowlshriekwailwhimperwhine

3. Blow suddenly (wind) C1 formal

   To blow with a sudden, strong gust, typically referring to wind or a storm.

   • The wind squalled fiercely during the night.
   • A sudden gust squalled through the open window.
   • The storm squalled across the bay, rocking the boats.

   🇨🇳狂风骤起

   同义词: blastblustergust

• squalled past participle
• squalled past simple
• squalling present participle
• squalls third person singular