chirrup

/ˈtʃɪrəp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtʃɪrəp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈchər-əp ˈchir-/ (ame, mw)

chirrup — verb

  • chirruppresent simple I / you / we / they
  • chirrupshe / she / it
  • chirrupedpast simple
  • chirruping-ing form

1. to give quick, thin calls, especially as a small bird does

1.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to give quick, thin calls, especially as a small bird does

例句

Gabriel heard two sparrows chirrup in the bush beside the school gate.

pattern: chirrup in/from a place

A robin chirruped from the apple tree while Hui filled the water bowl.

subject is usually a small bird

同義詞
  • chirp

    the usual everyday form for the same kind of small bird sound

  • tweet

    often used for a brief call from a small bird

  • cheep

    a weaker, thinner sound, especially from a very young bird

文法句型

bird chirrup

chirrup softly

chirrup from + place

用法筆記

Often chosen in descriptive writing for repeated light bird sounds. In everyday speech, many speakers use the more common form chirp for the same idea.

常見錯誤

❌The old truck chirruped as it climbed the hill.
✅The old truck rattled as it climbed the hill.
💡'Chirrup' is used for birdlike calls, not ordinary engine noise.

2. to say words in a light, cheerful tone

2.動詞A2
釋義

to say words in a light, cheerful tone

例句

"Good news!" Manuela chirruped as she hurried into the kitchen.

reporting verb with direct speech

Otis chirruped, "We can leave early if the rain stops soon."

pattern: chirrup + direct speech

同義詞
  • chirp

    the common spelling when a person speaks in the same bright way

  • trill

    suggests a musical, ringing voice rather than simply a cheerful one

  • bubble

    emphasizes eager, lively speech, often with more energy than chirrup

反義詞
  • mutter

    suggests low, unclear, or unhappy speech instead of a bright tone

文法句型

chirrup + direct speech

chirrup a greeting

用法筆記

Usually appears with quoted words or with a noun such as greeting or welcome. Distinguish from sense 1, where a bird makes the sound instead of a person speaking actual words.

常見錯誤

❌Rohan chirruped an angry complaint at the waiter.
✅Rohan snapped an angry complaint at the waiter.
💡'Chirrup' suggests a light, happy tone, not an angry one.

chirrup — noun