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creaking

/ˈkriːkɪŋ/ American
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  • v. 嘎吱作响
  • n. 嘎吱声
Definition
  • v. making a harsh squeaking sound, as a door does
  • n. a squeaking or grinding sound
Example
The old wooden stairs kept creaking under his heavy steps.
那座旧木楼梯在他沉重的脚步下不停地嘎吱作响。
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