a short, sharp cry

Prairie dog chatter is described by observers as a series of yips, or high-pitched barks. 草原犬鼠的叫声被观察者描述为一系列的尖声狂吠。

in sports, especially golf, a condition when a player is not able to hit, throw, or kick the ball well, usually because of nervousness

He gave up competitive golf after developing a serious case of the yips on his putting. 由于在推杆时严重紧张失常，他放弃了竞技高尔夫球。

If an animal such as a dog yips, it makes a short, sharp cry.

The dogs yipped at each other from their crates in the back of the van. 狗在货车后面的板条箱里互相对着尖声吠叫。

A pack of coyotes is heard yipping at night. 夜晚可以听到一群土狼在尖声吠叫。