squeaks; squeaked; squeaking
squeaks; squeaked; squeaking
Learner's definition of SQUEAK
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[no object] : to make a short, high-pitched cry or noise发出短促的尖叫声;吱吱叫 -
I could hear the mouse squeaking.我能听见老鼠在吱吱叫。
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She squeaked when I pinched her.我掐她时,她尖声大叫。
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My shoes squeak when I walk.我走路时鞋子嘎吱嘎吱响。
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The wheel squeaks when it turns.轮子转动时发出吱吱的声音。
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a squeaking sound/wheel吱吱的声音;嘎吱响的轮子
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always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to barely succeed at doing something : to almost lose or fail but to finally succeed, win, etc.勉强成功;险胜 -
The team squeaked into the finals. [=the team almost did not get into the finals]这支队勉强进入决赛。
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The bill squeaked through the Senate. [=it barely got enough votes to be accepted]这项议案在参议院勉强通过。
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He squeaked into office by fewer than 2,000 votes.他以不足2000票勉强当选入职。
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[+ object] : to say (something) in a high-pitched voice especially because you are nervous or excited(尤指因为紧张或兴奋)尖声说 2 squeak /ˈskwiːk/ noun
plural squeaks
plural squeaks
Learner's definition of SQUEAK
[count]
: a sharp, high-pitched cry or sound尖叫声;吱吱声