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shriek

/ˈʃriːk/ American
Picture: shriek
  • v. 尖叫
  • n. 尖叫声, 尖锐的响声
Definition
  • v. to make a loud high-pitched cry
  • n. a loud high-pitched sharp cry or sound
Example
The children let out a shriek on the fastest roller coaster.
坐上最快的过山车时,孩子们尖叫了一声。