squall /skwɔːl/ TEM8 ( squalling, squalled, squalls )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A squall is a sudden strong wind which often causes a brief, violent rainstorm or snowstorm. 飑; 突起的狂风(常引起短暂暴雨或暴雪)

  例：

  The boat was hit by a squall north of the island.

  船在岛的北边遇到了狂飑。

• 2. 

  N a shrill or noisy yell or howl 尖叫声; 喊叫声; 嚎叫声

• 3. 

  V-I If a person or animal squalls, they make a loud unpleasant noise like the noise made by a crying baby. 尖叫; 嚎叫; 大声啼哭

  例：

  There was an infant squalling in the back of the church.

  教堂的后面有个婴儿大声啼哭的声音。

  例：

  ...squalling guitars.

  ...刺耳的吉他声。