cry out

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++cry out  → cry out at cry1(7)

cry out  

cry out
cry out phrasal verb (see also cry)
1. to make a loud sound of fear, shock, pain etc
    cry out in/with
    Even the smallest movement made him cry out in pain.
    John tightened his grip until she cried out.
2. to shout or say something loudly:
    ‘Why are you doing this?’ she cried out suddenly.
    cry out for
    I felt too terrified to even cry out for help.
3. be crying out for something informal to need something urgently:
    The kitchen is crying out for a coat of paint.
    My parents had divorced and I was crying out for love.

●ˌcry ˈoutto make a loud sound without words because you are hurt, afraid, surprised, etc. （因伤痛、害怕、惊讶等）大叫，叫喊◆She tried to stop herself from crying out. 她试图控制住自己不叫出声来。🔊◆to cry out in fear/alarm/pain 害怕／惊慌／疼痛得大叫起来