单词 | howl |
释义 | howl n. & v. --n   1. a long loud doleful cry uttered by a dog, wolf, etc.   2. a prolonged wailing noise, e.g. as made by a strong wind.   3. a loud cry of pain or rage.   4. a yell of derision or merriment.   5. Electronics a howling noise in a loudspeaker due to electrical or acoustic feedback. --v   1. intr. make a howl.   2. intr. weep loudly.   3. tr. utter (words) with a howl. Phrases and idioms howl down prevent (a speaker) from being heard by howls of derision. Etymology: ME houle (v.), prob. imit.: cf. OWL |
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