chirp

chirp
verb
  1. [no obj.](typically of a small bird or an insect) utter a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
    (尤指小鸟或昆虫)吱吱叫;唧唧叫
    outside, the crickets chirped monotonously.
    屋外蟋蟀单调地唧唧鸣叫着。
    ■[with direct speech](of a person) say something in a lively and cheerful way
    (人)活泼高兴地说
    ‘Good morning!’ chirped Alex.
    “早上好!”亚历克斯欢快地说。
    ■(S. African)complain
    (南非)抱怨
    a penalty was given and somebody chirped.
    裁判判罚犯规,有人发出抱怨。
    ■[with obj.](S. African)speak to (someone) in a way calculated to annoy; taunt
    (南非)故意惹怒(某人)而说;奚落
noun
  1. a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
    吱吱声;唧唧声
派生
chirper
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: imitative
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