shriek /ʃriːk/ TEM4 ( shrieking, shrieked, shrieks )

• 1. 

  V-I When someone shrieks, they make a short, very loud cry, for example, because they are suddenly surprised, are in pain, or are laughing. 尖叫

  例：

  She shrieked and leapt from the bed.

  她尖叫着从那张床上跳了起来。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Shriek is also a noun. 尖叫

  例：

  Sue let out a terrific shriek and leapt out of the way.

  苏发出一声恐怖的尖叫，跳了出来。