to make short sharp sounds like sth that is burning in a fire (像东西在火里燃烧一样)发爆裂声,噼啪作响
A log fire crackled in the hearth.
炉中的木柴烧得噼啪作响。
The radio crackled into life.
收音机嘎嘎地响了起来。
(figurative)
The atmosphere crackled with tension.
气氛顿时紧张了起来。