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yelp

/jɛlp/

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1 · v.

to make a short sharp cry of pain or surprise

尖叫；短促地叫

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The dog let out a yelp when it stepped on a thorn.
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那条狗踩到刺，短促地叫了一声。
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Pronunciation: /jɛlp/

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