◙ verb 1. [no obj.] (of a person) utter a loud call or cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion • 呼喊；喊叫 »she shouted for joy. 她高兴地大叫起来。 [reporting verb] say something very loudly; call out[with obj.] • 叫嚷；大声说 »he leant out of his window and shouted abuse at them. 他伸出窗子，大骂他们。 »I shouted out a warning. 我大声发出警告。 »[with direct speech] ‘Come back!’ she shouted. “回来！”她大叫道。 (shout at)speak loudly and angrily to; insult or scold loudly • 怒斥 »he apologized because he had shouted at her in front of them all. 他向她道歉，因为他在所有人面前怒斥过她。 [withobj.] (shout someone down)prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting • 大声吼叫使…住口（或讲话被淹没） »he was shouted down as he tried to explain the decision. 当他试图要解释这个决定时，他被吼得住口了。 [withobj.] (figurative)indicate or express (a particular quality or characteristic) unequivocally or powerfully • [喻] 明确无误地指出（或表示） »from crocodile handbag to gold-trimmed shoes she shouted money. 从鳄鱼手提包到镶金边的鞋子，到处显示出她很有钱。 2. [with two objs] [Austral./NZ informal] treat (someone) to (something, especially a drink) • [澳/新西兰，非正式] 用…款待（人）；请（人）喝（饮料、酒、水等） »I'll shout you a beer. 我请你喝啤酒。 [noobj.] buy a round of drinks • 买饮料请客 »anyone shooting a hole in one must shout for all players present on the course. 谁一杆进球，就必须请球场上的每一位选手喝酒。 ◙ noun 1. a loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention • 呼喊；喊叫声 »his words were interrupted by warning shouts. 他的话被警告的叫声打断。 [informal] an emergency call-out for the fire brigade or the police • [非正式] 紧急召集消防队（或警察）的叫喊声 2. (one's shout)[Brit. informal] one's turn to buy a round of drinks • [英，非正式] 轮到买饮料请客 »‘Do you want another drink? My shout.’. “你还想再来一杯吗？我请客”。
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◘ all over bar the shouting 1. [informal] (of a contest) almost finished and therefore virtually decided • [非正式] （比赛）快结束，胜负已成定局 ◘ give someone a shout 1. [informal] call for someone's attention • [非正式] 引起某人注意 call on or get in touch with someone • 拜访（或联系）某人 ◘ in with a shout 1. [informal] having a good chance • [非正式] 有良机 »they were definitely in with a shout of bringing off a victory. 他们一定有绝佳机会取得成功的。 ◘ shout something from the rooftops 1. talk about something openly and jubilantly, especially something that is personal or has previously been kept secret • 兴致勃勃地公开谈论（私事，曾经保守的秘密） ◘ shout the odds 1. talk loudly and opinionatedly • 说大话