A piercing scream Meaning in English
expression
释义
A very loud, high, and sharp scream that is often sudden and can be unpleasant or alarming.
用法与细微差别
This phrase is especially used in dramatic or frightening situations. Common in stories, news, or descriptions of extreme emotion or pain. 'Piercing' describes a sound that strongly affects the ears or emotions.
例句
Suddenly, we heard a piercing scream from the next room.
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The movie began with a piercing scream in the darkness.
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She covered her ears because of a piercing scream outside.
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The silence was shattered by a piercing scream that sent shivers down my spine.
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I woke up in the middle of the night to a piercing scream echoing through the building.
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When they opened the haunted house door, a piercing scream made everyone jump back.
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