n.

1. （母雞下蛋後的）咯咯叫聲[C][U]
   We heard the cackle of the hen.

   我們聽見了母雞下蛋後的咯咯叫聲。

2. （人的）格格笑聲[C]
   There were a few cackles from the audience when I began to talk.

   我開始講話時聽眾中發出一些格格笑聲。

3. 饒舌；閒扯[U]

vi.

1. （母雞下蛋後）咯咯叫
2. 格格發笑
   The boy cackled with delight.

   男孩高興得格格地笑。

3. 饒舌；閒扯

vt.

1. 格格笑著表示
2. 喋喋不休地說
   He cackled his disapproval.

   他嘮嘮叨叨地表示反對。

v.

1. (of a hen or goose) give a raucous clucking cry.
   ▸laugh in a loud, harsh way.
2. talk inconsequentially and at length.

n.