n.

1. （母鸡下蛋后的）咯咯叫声[C][U]
   We heard the cackle of the hen.

   我们听见了母鸡下蛋后的咯咯叫声。

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

   我开始讲话时听众中发出一些格格笑声。

3. 饶舌；闲扯[U]

vi.

1. （母鸡下蛋后）咯咯叫
2. 格格发笑
   The boy cackled with delight.

   男孩高兴得格格地笑。

3. 饶舌；闲扯

vt.

1. 格格笑着表示
2. 喋喋不休地说
   He cackled his disapproval.

   他唠唠叨叨地表示反对。

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.