| 释义 |
squeak /skwiːk/ vi. | vt. | n.
I ❶ vi.
1. 短促地尖叫；吱吱叫；(未经润滑的铰链)嘎吱作响
These old bedsprings squeak whenever I move. 我一动，这些旧的床弹簧就嘎吱作响。
2. 〈俚〉告密；招供
3. 〈口〉勉强通过；侥幸成功；险胜 (by, through)
squeak through an examination 勉强通过考试
We have hardly any money, but we can squeak by till the end of the month. 我们几乎没有钱了，但还能勉强维持到月底。
❷ vt.
1. 使短促地尖叫；使吱吱叫；使嘎吱作响
2. 以短促尖声发出；尖声说出 (out)
She squeaked out a cry of fear as the mouse ran across the floor. 老鼠从地板上窜过，吓得她尖叫起来。
II n.
1. 短促的尖叫声；吱吱声；嘎吱声
let out a squeak 发出尖叫声
the squeak of a mouse 老鼠的吱吱叫声
the harsh squeak of the gate hinges 大门铰链刺耳的嘎吱声
2. 〈口〉侥幸逃脱；勉强，侥幸
I've had a (narrow, near 或 close) squeak! 我真好险哪!
The bill passed by a narrow squeak. 议案勉强得到通过。
3. 〈美俚〉助手，帮手
4. 〈美俚〉向警方的控告
[? Scan; 与 Swed skväka to croak 有关] |