croak

柯林斯词典

1. V-I When a frog or bird croaks, it makes a harsh, low sound. (蛙或鸟) 呱呱地叫
Thousands of frogs croaked in the reeds by the riverbank. 成千上万只青蛙在河岸的芦苇中呱呱地叫。
2. N-COUNT Croak is also a noun. 呱呱叫声
...the guttural croak of the frogs. …青蛙喉间发出的呱呱叫声。
3. V-T If someone croaks something, they say it in a low, rough voice. 以低沉沙哑的声音说
Tiller moaned and managed to croak, "Help me."
蒂勒呻吟着，勉强用低沉沙哑的声音说：“帮帮我。”
4. N-COUNT Croak is also a noun. 低沉而沙哑的声音
His voice was just a croak. 他的嗓音不过是个低沉而沙哑的声音。
5. V-I When someone croaks, they die. 断气[非正式]
I think the doctors were worried that I was going to croak on their watch. 我想医生们都担心我会在他们当班的时候断气。