howl
howl — verb
1. When a wolf, dog, or similar animal makes a long, loud, single-pitch cry that so
When a wolf, dog, or similar animal makes a long, loud, single-pitch cry that sounds sad or lonely.
Nala, the pack's lead wolf, howled when the moon rose over the hill.
wolf as subject; intransitive
The neighbour's dog howls every time an ambulance passes our street.
Lan heard wolves howling in the forest during the camping trip.
Our old husky howled along with the siren for almost a minute.
The lone wolf howled for several minutes before the pack answered back.
文法句型
howl
howl + adverb of place/time
用法筆記
Only for animals of the dog family (wolves, dogs, coyotes, huskies); always intransitive.
常見錯誤
2. To cry out or shout very loudly because you are in pain, extremely upset, very a
To cry out or shout very loudly because you are in pain, extremely upset, very angry, or laughing hard.
The children howled with laughter at the clown's funny fall.
howl with laughter — fixed expression
Elena howled in pain after burning her hand on the hot pan.
Harper howled at her brother for borrowing the car without permission.
The fans howled when the referee made a call they disagreed with.
When the result was announced, the crowd howled in protest for nearly ten minutes.
文法句型
howl + with + emotion (laughter/grief/pain)
howl + in + emotion (protest/anger)
howl + at + person
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases such as howl with laughter and howl in protest. The object of anger is introduced by at: howl at someone.
常見錯誤
3. When the wind moves with great force, producing a prolonged, loud rushing sound
When the wind moves with great force, producing a prolonged, loud rushing sound as it passes through narrow spaces or around buildings and trees.
The wind howled through the narrow canyon all night long.
wind + howl + through + place
Outside the cabin, the storm howled and shook the wooden walls.
Aylin could hear the wind howling around the corners of the old tower.
An icy wind howled across the frozen lake, carrying snow flurries with it.
The wind howled so loudly that Iris could not hear the phone ringing.
文法句型
howl + through/across/around/outside + place
wind + howls
用法筆記
Subject is always the wind or a storm. Frequently used with direction words such as through, around, or across describing the wind's path.
常見錯誤
howl — noun
1. A long, loud, single-pitch sound made by a wolf, dog, or similar animal, often e
A long, loud, single-pitch sound made by a wolf, dog, or similar animal, often expressing loneliness or serving as a call to others.
A long howl echoed through the valley, and then a second voice answered.
The hound's howl was so loud that the whole neighbourhood could hear it.
Xiu froze when she heard the howl of a wolf coming from the dark woods.
The dog let out a single howl before curling up by the fire to sleep.
Their howls grew louder as the pack gathered under the full moon above.
文法句型
the howl of + animal
a howl from + place
常見錯誤
2. A loud cry or shout from a person or group, expressing a strong feeling such as
A loud cry or shout from a person or group, expressing a strong feeling such as anger, disagreement, or amusement.
There was a howl of rage from the audience after the surprise announcement.
howl of + emotion — productive pattern
The mayor's speech was drowned out by howls of protest from the crowd.
A howl of laughter erupted from the back of the classroom during the video.
Jabari let out a howl of frustration when his computer crashed mid-work.
The committee faced a public howl over the sudden change in policy.
文法句型
a howl of + emotion (rage/protest/laughter/frustration)
howls from + group
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the structure a howl of + emotion (rage, protest, laughter, frustration). Use with collective groups (crowd, audience) or an individual expressing strong feeling.