c. 1300, probably of imitative origin, similar to Old Norse skvala "to cry out" (see squall (v.)). The sense of "inform on another" is first recorded 1865. Related: Squealed; squealing. The noun is attested from 1747.
权威例句
1. He heard tires squeal as the car braked to avoid a collision.
为避免相撞而刹车时,他听到了轮胎与地面刺耳的摩擦声。
2. The children gave a squeal of fright.
孩子们发出惊吓的尖叫声.
3. At that moment there was a squeal of brakes and the angry blowing of a car horn.
当时就听见刺耳的刹车声和愤怒的汽车喇叭声。
4. There was a squeal of brakes as the car suddenly stopped.
小汽车突然停下来时,车闸发出尖叫声.
5. The hoarse grunt or squeal is characteristic of toxicity.