screech
/skriːtʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6197 in the learning path
尖叫；发出刺耳声
Definitions
v. To make a loud, high, unpleasant sound
尖叫；发出刺耳声
n. A loud, high, unpleasant sound
尖叫声；刺耳声
Example
The old gate screeched as I pushed it open.
我推开那扇旧门时，它发出了刺耳的声音。
Trains that screech around tight bends can contribute significantly to noise pollution in nearby residential areas.
列车驶过急弯时发出的刺耳噪声，会显著加剧附近住宅区的噪声污染。
Collocations
- screech to a halt
- a loud screech
- screeching brakes
Synonyms
- squeal
- shriek
Usage tip
既可指人或动物尖叫，也可指刹车等发出刺耳声。
FAQ
- What does screech mean?
- To make a loud, high, unpleasant sound A loud, high, unpleasant sound
- How is screech pronounced?
- UK /skriːtʃ/, US /skriːtʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
