单词 | howl |
释义 | howl /howl/, v.i. 1. to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf. 2. to utter a similar cry in distress, pain, rage, etc.; wail. 3. to make a sound like an animal howling: The wind howls through the trees. 4. Informal. to go on a spree; enjoy oneself without restraint. v.t. 5. to utter with howls: to howl the bad news. 6. to drive or force by howls (often fol. by down): to howl down the opposition. n. 7. the cry of a dog, wolf, etc. 8. a cry or wail, as of pain, rage, or protest. 9. a sound like wailing: the howl of the wind. 10. a loud, scornful laugh or yell. 11. something that causes a laugh or a scornful yell, as a joke or funny or embarrassing situation. [1300-50; ME hulen, houlen (v.); c. D huilen, LG hülen, G heulen, Dan hyle; akin to ON yla] |
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