Strident

EN→ZH

What Does Strident Mean?

  • 刺耳的
  • 尖锐的
  • 厉声的

Strident Pronunciation

/ˈstraɪ.dənt/

Strident Definition

adjective

Definition

loud and harsh; grating.

In ZH

声音刺耳且刺痛的；尖锐的。

How to Use Strident in a Sentence

  • The strident sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
  • She had a strident voice that carried across the room.
  • His strident criticism of the policy upset the committee members.
  • The strident colors of the painting caught my attention immediately.
  • They had a strident debate that ended without resolution.
noun

Definition

a harsh or grating sound.

In ZH

刺耳的或刺痛的声音。

How to Use Strident in a Sentence

  • The stridents of the metal scraping against metal were unbearable.
  • In nature, the stridents of certain animals can be used to ward off predators.
  • The composer used stridents in the music to evoke tension.
  • The strident of the siren could be heard for miles.
  • Children often mimic the stridents of animals they encounter.

Synonyms for Strident