shrill — having a high-pitched and piercing sound
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a high-pitched and piercing sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃrɪl/
Korean meaning: 높고 날카로운 소리의
Korean pronunciation: **쉬**릴
Example Sentences
- My mom's shrill voice could wake up the entire neighborhood when she called me for dinner.
- The referee's shrill whistle stopped the heated soccer match.
- The fire alarm's shrill sound made everyone cover their ears and run.
shrill
ADJECTIVE//ʃrɪl//
having a high-pitched and piercing sound
having a high-pitched and piercing sound
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The drill sounds shrill, then all goes still!
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Origin
중세 영어 'shril'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족 계통의 단어로 날카로운 소리를 모방한 의성어에서 발전했습니다.
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“My mom's shrill voice could wake up the entire neighborhood when she called me for dinner.”
“The referee's shrill whistle stopped the heated soccer match.”
“The fire alarm's shrill sound made everyone cover their ears and run.”
“Her shrill laughter echoed through the haunted house, scaring even the ghosts.”
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