clamor
/ˈklæmə/ · /ˈklæmər/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6937 in the learning path
喧闹声；强烈呼声
Definitions
n. Loud noise or strong public demands
喧闹声；强烈呼声
v. To demand something loudly or insistently
大声要求；喧嚷
Example
The children clamored for another story before bedtime.
睡觉前，孩子们吵着要再听一个故事。
Public clamor for cleaner air has encouraged local authorities to invest in more reliable public transport.
公众要求改善空气质量的强烈呼声，推动地方政府投资建设更可靠的公共交通。
Collocations
- clamor for change
- public clamor
- clamor to be heard
Synonyms
- outcry
- din
Usage tip
美式拼写；英式为clamour。要求某物用clamor for。
FAQ
- What does clamor mean?
- Loud noise or strong public demands To demand something loudly or insistently
- How is clamor pronounced?
- UK /ˈklæmə/, US /ˈklæmər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
