释义
n.
a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently
（尤指人大声热烈叫嚷）吵闹，喧嚷
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the questions rose to a clamor .问题争执愈来愈激烈成了一场喧闹。
a strongly expressed protest or demand, typically from a large number of people
（尤指众人的）强烈抗议；强烈要求
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the growing public clamor for more policemen on the beat .公众越来越强烈的对增加巡警的要求。
v.
(of a group of people)shout loudly and insistently
（一群人）不断高喊
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the surging crowds clamored for attention .涌动的人群不断高喊着试图引起注意。
make a vehement protest or demand
强烈抗议；强烈要求
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scientists are clamoring for a ban on all chlorine substances .科学家们强烈要求禁止使用所有含氯物质。
词源
"late Middle English： via Old French from Latin