[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