squeal
gb/skwˈil/ us/skwˈil/
A2
Inggeris
~ 1600
visít, csikorog, sikít, beköp, beárul, felnyom, visítás, csikorgás, sikítás
KATA KERJA
A2
1
Corak penggunaan:
to squeal [in/with] [emotion]
The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppies.
A gyerekek örömükben visítoztak, amikor meglátták a kiskutyákat.
She squealed in fear when the spider ran across her foot.
Félelmében felsikított, amikor a pók átfutott a lábfején.
The brakes squealed as the car came to a sudden stop.
He accidentally stepped on the dog's tail and it squealed loudly.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The baby squealed when she saw her toy.
A baba örömében visongott, amikor meglátta a játékát.
I heard the tires squeal on the road.
Hallottam, ahogy csikorognak a gumik az úton.
The girl squealed because she was happy.
The mouse squealed when the cat caught it.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'squeal' with 'scream'; 'squeal' is usually higher-pitched and can be shorter or more sudden.
Maksud
Make a long, high-pitched sound
Kolokasi
squeal with delight
|squeal in fear
|high-pitched squeal
|squeal of brakes
Sinonim
shriek (Often louder and more piercing; can sound more intense or urgent.)
Antonim
murmur (A soft, low sound that contrasts with a high-pitched squeal.)
Tema
sounds
|emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To make a long, high sound because you are hurt, scared, or excited.
To produce a long, sharp, high-pitched cry or noise, often from excitement, fear, or pain.
KATA KERJA
B2
INFORMAL
2
Corak penggunaan:
to squeal on [someone]
He got caught and ended up squealing on his partners in crime.
Elkapták, és végül beköpte a bűntársait.
Nobody likes a person who will squeal to the boss.
Senki sem szereti az olyat, aki beköp a főnöknél.
The gang threatened him if he ever squealed to the police.
Contoh untuk pelajar
He squealed on his friend to the teacher.
Beköpte a barátját a tanárnak.
She squealed to the police about the robbery.
Feldobta a rablás elkövetőit a rendőrségen.
They were afraid he would squeal on them.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse 'squeal' here with making a sound; in this meaning it is metaphorical for telling secrets to authorities.
Maksud
Inform authorities about wrongdoing
Kolokasi
squeal on a friend
|squeal to the police
Sinonim
inform (More formal; used in legal or official contexts.)
Antonim
cover for (To protect someone by not revealing their wrongdoing.)
Tema
crime
|law
|communication
Definisi
To tell the police about someone's crime or secret.
To tell the police or other authority about someone's illegal or secret activities, often betraying their trust.
KATA NAMA
A2
3
A squeal of tires echoed through the street.
Az utcán visszhangzott a gumicsikorgás.
Her loud squeal startled everyone in the room.
Hangos visítása mindenkit megriasztott a szobában.
The pig let out a frightened squeal.
Contoh untuk pelajar
I heard a squeal from the kitchen.
Visítást hallottam a konyhából.
The car made a loud squeal when it stopped.
Az autó hangos csikorgással állt meg.
The baby gave a happy squeal.
Maksud
A long, high-pitched sound
Kolokasi
a squeal of delight
|a squeal of brakes
Sinonim
screech (Often harsher and more grating; can refer more often to mechanical sounds.)
Antonim
hum (A low, steady sound unlike a sharp squeal.)
Tema
sounds
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
A long, high sound made by a person, animal, or thing.
A long, sharp, high-pitched cry or noise.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
squeal
IPA
GB/skwˈil/
US/skwˈil/
Suku kata dan tekanan
squeal (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (squeal)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: squeal
- Plural: squeals
Verb
- Base: squeal
- 3rd Person Singular: squeals
- Present Participle: squealing
- Past: squealed
Keluarga kata
Forms
squeals
noun
squealing
verb
squealed
verb
Related words
squeak
verb
squeaky
adjective
Advanced or less common
squealer
noun
Ungkapan
squeal of brakes
1/skwˈil əv bɹˈeɪks/
fixed phrase
High noise from vehicle brakes
A long, high sound made when vehicle brakes stop suddenly.
Contoh
- The sudden squeal of brakes made everyone look up.
- I heard the squeal of brakes outside my window.
squeal on someone
1/skwˈil ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
informal
Report someone to authorities
To tell the police or other authority that someone did something wrong.
Contoh
- He finally squealed on his accomplices after being arrested.
- Nobody wants to be friends with someone who will squeal on them.
squeal with delight
1/skwˈil wˈɪθ dɪlˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Make a joyful high-pitched sound
To make a long, high sound because you are very happy or excited.
Contoh
- The children squealed with delight when they saw the ice cream truck.
- The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppies.
- She squealed with delight at the surprise gift.
- She squealed with delight as the roller coaster started.
- Fans squealed with delight when the band came on stage.