yelp /jɛlp/ ( yelping, yelped, yelps )

• 1. 

  V-I If a person or dog yelps, they give a sudden short cry, often because of fear or pain. (因害怕或痛楚)尖叫; (狗)嚎叫

  例：

  Her dog yelped and came to heel.

  她的狗汪地叫了一声，紧跟了上来。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Yelp is also a noun. 尖叫; 嚎叫 [oft N 'of' n]

  例：

  I had to bite back a yelp of surprise.

  我只好强忍着，没有惊叫出来。