early 14c., crouken, imitative or related to Old English cracian (see crack (v.)). Slang meaning "to die" is first recorded 1812, from sound of death rattle. Related: Croaked; croaking.
croak (n.)
1560s, from croak (v.).
权威例句
1. Tiller moaned and managed to croak, "Help me."
蒂勒呻吟着,用沙哑的声音勉强喊出了一声“救救我”。
2. His voice was just a croak.
他的嗓音沙哑。
3. I had a sore throat and could only croak.
我喉咙痛,只能哑着嗓子说话。
4. Everyone seemed rather out of sorts and inclined to croak.
每个人似乎都有点不对劲,想发发牢骚.
5. She could only croak because of her heavy cold.