clamour

clamour
(美 clamor)
noun
  1. [in sing.]a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently
    （尤指人大声热烈叫嚷）吵闹，喧嚷
    the questions rose to a clamour.
    问题争执愈来愈激烈成了一场喧闹。
    ■a strongly expressed protest or demand, typically from a large number of people
    （尤指众人的）强烈抗议；强烈要求
    the growing public clamour for more policemen on the beat.
    公众要求增加巡警越来越强烈。
verb
  1. [no obj.](of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently
    （一群人）不断高喊
    the surging crowds clamoured for attention.
    涌动的人群不断高喊着试图引起注意。
    ■make a vehement protest or demand
    强烈抗议；强烈要求
    scientists are clamouring for a ban on all chlorine substances.
    科学家们强烈要求禁止使用所有含氯物质。
派生
clamorous
adjective
clamorously
adverb
clamorousness
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: via Old French from Latin clamor, from clamare 'cry out'
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