Squawked Meaning in English
word · lemma: squawk
释义
Made a loud, harsh sound like a bird, especially a parrot or crow. Sometimes also means to complain loudly or protest, especially in an annoyed way.
用法与细微差别
Usually describes animal sounds, especially birds like parrots or crows. Informally, it can describe people complaining or protesting, especially with a loud or piercing voice. Used both literally and figuratively. 'Squawk' is informal; for people, use in casual speech.
例句
The parrot squawked loudly when it saw the cat.
basic
The crows squawked in the trees all morning.
basic
She squawked when her brother took her toy.
basic
The alarm squawked until someone turned it off.
natural
He squawked about having to do extra homework.
natural
The flight attendant squawked at the passengers to fasten their seatbelts.
natural