wailing
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/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
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/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
A loud, high-pitched sound made by someone who is very sad or in pain.
The wailing of the child could be heard throughout the neighborhood.
孩子的哭泣声在整个社区都能听到。
A loud, high-pitched sound made by someone who is complaining or protesting.
The wailing of the protesters could be heard from blocks away.
抗议者的哀号声几个街区外都能听到。
A loud, high-pitched sound made by something, like a siren or alarm.
The wailing of the ambulance siren grew louder as it approached.
随着救护车的接近,警报器的哀鸣声越来越大。