bell

• 一种中空的金属器物，通常呈杯状，敲击时发出响亮的声音，常用作信号、铃声或闹钟。也指这种声音本身，以及钟形物。

A noun referring to a hollow metal object, typically cup-shaped, that produces a ringing sound when struck, often used as a signal or alarm.

1. Sound-making deviceA1formal

   A hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck.

   钟

   • The church bell rang at noon.
   • She rang the doorbell and waited.
   • The school bell signals the end of class.

   同义词chime

2. Shape or objectA2formal

   Something shaped like a bell, often used as a decorative or functional item.

   铃或钟形物

   • The flower has a bell-shaped blossom.
   • She wore a bell-shaped skirt to the party.
   • The diver used a diving bell to explore the wreck.

3. A2informal

   A sound or device used to signal or alert someone.

   信号

   • The bell on the phone indicates a new message.
   • The alarm bell woke everyone up.
   • The bell at the finish line marked the end of the race.

   同义词alarmbeeperbuzzerchimegonghootersignalsirentocsin

• 动词，表示发出铃声或钟声，或指给某物系上铃铛。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a ringing sound, or to attach a bell to something.

1. To make a bell soundB1formal

   To produce the sound of a bell, especially as a signal or announcement.

   鸣铃

   • The church bells bell every Sunday morning.
   • The clock belled the hour at midnight.
   • The doorbell belled loudly when she pressed it.

   同义词chimeclangknellpealringsoundtoll

2. To attach a bell toB2formal

   To fit or equip something with a bell.

   给…系上铃铛

   • They belled the cat to warn the birds.
   • The farmer belled the cows before letting them out to pasture.
   • She belled her bicycle for safety.