squall
squall
[skwɔːl]
noun
squally
( squallier, squalliest)
adjective(squallier, squalliest)
语源
[skwɔːl]
noun
- a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet
飑；局部的暴风雨（或暴风雪）
low clouds and squalls of driving rain.
低低的云层和阵阵暴雨。
■a loud cry
高声喊叫
he emitted a short mournful squall.
他发出短促的一声哀叫。
- [no obj.](of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously
（婴儿，小孩子）号啕，啼哭
Sarah was squalling in her crib.
莎拉在婴儿床上号啕大哭。
squally
( squallier, squalliest)
adjective(squallier, squalliest)
语源
- mid 17th cent.: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl
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