squeal

squeal
noun

a long, high-pitched cry or noise
长而尖的叫声（或声响）
we heard a splash and a squeal.
我们听到了溅水声和长长的尖叫声。

verb
[no obj.]

make a such a cry or noise
发出长而尖的叫声（或声响）
the girls squealed with delight.
那些女孩高兴地尖叫着。
■[with direct speech]say something in a high-pitched, excited tone
高声兴奋地说
‘Don't you dare!’ she squealed.
“你敢！”她高叫道。
■complain or protest about something
抱怨；抗议
the bookies only squealed because we beat them.
那些赌注登记经纪人只能抱怨，因为我们胜了。
(informal)inform on someone to the police or a person in authority
(非正式)（向警察或当权者）告密，告发
she feared they would victimize her for squealing on their pals.
她担心因为告发了那帮人的同伙而遭其迫害。

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squealer
noun
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