1570s, alteration of scritch (mid-13c., schrichen), possibly of imitative origin (compare shriek). Related: Screeched; screeching. Screech-owl is attested from 1590s (scritch-owl is from 1520s).
screech (n.)
1550s, from screech (v.). Earlier scritch (1510s).
权威例句
1. He heard the screech of brakes.
他听到刺耳的刹车声。
2. The figure gave a screech.
那个身影发出一声尖叫。
3. In the distance he hears the screech of a dump truck's brakes.
在很远处,他听见了卡车的急刹车声.
4. Church bells peal while squadrons of swallows screech and dive.
当教堂的大钟隆隆鸣响时,成群结队的燕子尖叫着向下俯冲.
5. The screech of jet planes violated the peace of the afternoon.