early 13c., houlen, probably ultimately of imitative origin; similar formations are found in other Germanic languages. Related: Howled; howling. As a noun from 1590s.
双语例句
1. Traditionalists may howl, but in today's world, cultural relativism rules.
传统卫道士们也许会叫嚣反对,但在当今世界,文化相对论确实是占据着统治地位。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He tossed back his head in a howl of berserk laughter.