to make an unpleasantly loud, sharp cry发出刺耳尖叫
As the fox came into the yard, the chickens began squawking in alarm.狐狸闯进院子时,鸡惊恐地开始咯咯大叫。
informal disapproving to complain about something noisily大声抱怨;高声诉苦
Environmental groups have been squawking about the decision to build the motorway through a forest.环保团体一直在大声疾呼,反对修建穿越森林的高速公路的决定。