n.刺耳
She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident.
她想笑，但声音听起来尖锐刺耳。
Demands for his resignation have become more and more strident.
要求他辞职的呼声越来越强烈。
He could hear Hilton's strident voice rising in vehement argument with Houston.
他能听到希尔顿在同休斯敦激烈争吵时的咆哮声。