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1. (of humans) make a whistling sound

2. (of certain birds and animals) give a long, loud cry

♦ 虎~ tigers roaring (or growling)

♦ 鸟~ birds screeching

3. (of the wind, the sea, etc.) howl; roar

♦ 风~ the wind howling

♦ 海水的~声 the roaring of the sea

4. (of bullets, airplanes, etc.) whistle; whizz

♦ 枪弹的~声 the whistling of bullets

♦ 飞机尖~着飞过顶空。 A plane whizzed overhead.