squawk

1. V-I When a bird squawks, it makes a loud harsh noise. (鳥)發(fā)出響亮而刺耳的叫聲

I threw pebbles at the hens, and that made them jump and squawk. 我朝母雞扔卵石，嚇得它們亂跳亂叫。

2. N-COUNT Squawk is also a noun. 響亮而刺耳的叫聲

A mallard suddenly took wing, rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk. 一只野鴨突然展翅飛起，憤怒地尖鳴一聲直沖天空。

3. V-T/V-I If a person squawks, they complain loudly, often in a high-pitched, harsh tone. (人)大聲抱怨; 粗聲抗議[非正式]

Mr. Arbor squawked that the deal was a double-cross. 阿伯先生大聲抱怨說這筆交易是個騙局。