Definitions
v. Produce tears because of sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
哭；流泪
v. Call out loudly because of strong emotion or urgent need.
喊叫；呼喊
n. A loud sound expressing emotion or attracting attention.
叫声；喊声
Example
The baby began to cry when her toy fell.
玩具掉了，宝宝就哭了起来。
Young children may cry when separated from their parents, so schools should provide a welcoming environment.
幼儿与父母分开时可能会哭，因此学校应营造亲切友好的环境。
Collocations
- cry for help
- cry with joy
- a loud cry
- have a good cry
Word family
- crying (n.)
Synonyms
- weep
- sob
Usage tip
过去式cried；现在分词crying；表示喊叫常用cry out。
FAQ
- What does cry mean?
- Produce tears because of sadness, pain, or strong emotion. Call out loudly because of strong emotion or urgent need. A loud sound expressing emotion or attracting attention.
- How is cry pronounced?
- UK /kraɪ/, US /kraɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
