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单词 squawk
释义 squawk
I. \ˈskwȯk\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: probably blend of squall (I) and squeak (I)
1. : to make a loud harsh abrupt raucous outcry
 < the hens woke up squawking with terror — George Orwell >
2. : to complain or protest loudly or vehemently or objectionably
 < his fellow profs … squawked about the bonfires the boys built — Christopher Morley >
Synonyms: see complain
II. noun
(-s)
1. : the act or noise of squawking : a harsh squall
 < squawk of auto horns >
 < squawk of a parrot >
2. : a noisy, raucous complaint : an undignified protest
 < squawks of taxpayers >
 < squawks from motorists … that they have been gypped on speeding charges — New York Times >
3. : black-crowned night heron
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