| 释义 |
creak /kriːk/ vi. | vt. | n.
I ❶ vi.
1. 嘎吱嘎吱作响
The rusty hinges creaked when the door opened. 门开时生锈的铰链嘎吱嘎吱作响。
2. (仿佛)发着嘎吱嘎吱声缓慢行进；费力勉强地运转
The oxcart creaked along. 牛车嘎吱嘎吱响着缓慢向前。
The story creaks along to a dull conclusion. 这个故事情节发展缓慢，结局平淡无味。
The party machinery was beginning to creak from disuse. 那个政党机器由于长久不起作用而开始运转不灵了。
Even the limited extra responsibility may make the Civil Service creak. 即使是这点有限的额外任务也会使整个文官系统左支右绌。
❷ vt.
使嘎吱嘎吱作响
II n.
嘎吱嘎吱声
the creak in the stairs 楼梯的嘎吱嘎吱声
[< ME creken to make a sound like geese,crows,etc.,to croak < 拟声] |