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词组 squeal
释义
squeal
Theme: TATTLING
in. to inform (someone about something).
Who squealed to the cops?Tracy squealed on us.
squeal
1. noun
in police work, a person who reports a crime; the call reporting the crime UK, 1977
2. verb
1
to inform on someone; to betray someone US, 1846.
2
from a standstill, to accelerate a car suddenly, squealing the tyres on the road US, 1951
phrasesqueal[squealed, squealed, squealing]
squeal on
squeal on sb informal to tell someone in authority about something wrong or illegal that another person has done: "The cops found out about the robbery." "Someone must have squealed on us." Would you squeal on a friend for smoking marijuana? SIMILAR TO: inform on, grass on BrE informal

squeal like a stuck pig

To make a loud, shrill squealing sound, typically out of pain. I'm a little embarrassed to say that whenever I get a shot, I squeal like a stuck pig.

squeal on (one)

To inform a figure of authority about someone else's crime, wrongdoing, or transgression. I'm afraid the mafia will make a hit on me since I squealed on them to the police about their money-laundering operation. Why would you squeal on me to the teacher like that? Don't tell your sister anything, she'll squeal on us the first chance she gets.

squeal with (something)

To utter a loud cry or shriek because of some intense emotion. The best part of Christmas is watching the kids squeal with delight when they open up their presents. I squealed with surprise when the mouse darted out from under the bed.

squeal (on someone) (to someone)

Fig. to report someone to someone. Max was afraid that the witness would squeal on him to the cops. Sally threatened to squeal to the boss. Please promise you won't squeal on me!

squeal with something

Fig. to shriek or squeak, exhibiting some characteristic emotion or experience, such as delight, pain, glee, etc. The baby saw the bright picture and squealed with delight. Timmy squealed with excitement when he saw the presents and the birthday cake.

squeal like a stuck pig

INFORMAL
If someone squeals like a stuck pig, they scream very loudly, as though they are in a lot of pain. The baby squealed like a stuck pig. Note: Other verbs such as scream and roar can be used instead of squeal. Alan tried to calm him while Miller continued to scream like a stuck pig. Note: In this expression, `stuck' means stabbed with something such as a pointed stick or a skewer.

squeal (or yell) like a stuck pig

squeal or yell loudly and shrilly.
A stuck pig is one that is being butchered by having its throat cut; compare with bleed like a stuck pig above.

squeal on

v.
To disclose incriminating information about someone: The accountant squealed on her corrupt managers. He squealed on his brother for jumping on the bed.

squeal

in. to inform (someone about something). Who squealed to the cops?
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