音标:[krəʊks] ;
v. 呱呱地叫( croak的第三人称单数 ); 用粗的声音说
n a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
v pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
v utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
v make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

croak的用法和样例:

例句

用作动词(v.)
  1. A bullfrog was croaking in the distance.一只牛蛙在远处呱呱地叫。
  2. Frogs began to croak with the rainfall.一下雨青蛙就开始呱呱地叫起来。
  3. Everyone seemed rather out of sorts and inclined to croak.每个人似乎都有点不对劲,想发发牢骚。
用作名词(n.)
  1. He sat on the playground listening to the distant croak.他坐在操场上,聆听远处的蛙鸣。
  2. He lifted up his hands and uttered a supplicatory croak.他抬起双手,发出哀求的哇哇声。

经典引文

  • His throat was raw and tender and the words came out in a formless croak.

    出自:A. Alvarez
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