(typically of a small bird or an insect)utter a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
(尤指小鸟或昆虫)吱吱叫;唧唧叫
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outside, the crickets chirped monotonously .屋外蟋蟀单调地唧唧鸣叫着。
[with direct speech](of a person)say something in a lively and cheerful way
(人)活泼高兴地说
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‘Good morning!’ chirped Alex .“早上好!”亚历克斯欢快地说。
〈南非〉 抱怨
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a penalty was given and somebody chirped .裁判判罚犯规,有人发出抱怨。
[with obj.]
〈南非〉 故意惹怒(某人)而说;奚落。
a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
吱吱声;唧唧声。
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chirpv.吱吱叫;唧唧叫;活泼高兴地说;抱怨;故意惹怒…而说;奚落
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chipn.片屑;切屑;碎片;炸薯条;筹码;撮踢;切削球;缺口;凹口;(足球)吊射
" late Middle English: imitative."