吼
roar; shout; blare
Meanings
4 senses · 15 examplesverb
of fierce animals: to roar
Used specifically for the loud calls of large wild animals like lions, tigers, or cattle.
The lion roared loudly in the forest.
That cow started roaring after being provoked.
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The tiger's roar in the zoo was deafening.
You can often hear wild boars' roars in the wild.
Chimpanzees will also make roar-like sounds when angry.
verb
to shout; to yell in anger or excitement
Used for people expressing strong emotions like anger, excitement, or frustration.
He started yelling wildly after hearing the bad news.
Before the referee blew the whistle, the crowd yelled loudly to cheer for their team.
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Don't shout loudly in public, it's very impolite.
Seeing his son cause trouble, the father yelled angrily.
Fans yelled at their idols at the concert venue.
verb
to make a loud noise; to blare
Used for natural phenomena or mechanical devices that produce deep, loud sounds.
The north wind blew fiercely through the empty streets.
The cannons boomed and bombarded the enemy's position.
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The strong wind roared in the valley, making people feel scared.
The foghorn blared on the sea surface to warn passing ships.
noun
a surname
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Hou is the Chinese teacher at our school.