squawk /skwɔːk/ TEM8 ( squawking, squawked, squawks )

• 1. 

  V-I When a bird squawks, it makes a loud harsh noise. (鸟)发出响亮而刺耳的叫声

  例：

  I threw pebbles at the hens, and that made them jump and squawk.

  我朝母鸡扔卵石，吓得它们乱跳乱叫。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Squawk is also a noun. 响亮而刺耳的叫声

  例：

  A mallard suddenly took wing, rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk.

  一只野鸭突然展翅飞起，愤怒地尖鸣一声直冲天空。

• 3. 

  V-T/V-I If a person squawks, they complain loudly, often in a high-pitched, harsh tone. (人)大声抱怨; 粗声抗议 [非正式]

  例：

  Mr. Arbor squawked that the deal was a double-cross.

  阿伯先生大声抱怨说这笔交易是个骗局。