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fire alarm

/ˈfaɪər əˌlɑːrm/

翻译: 发出响亮声音以警告人们发生火灾的装置,也指这种声音本身。也用于比喻突然出现的紧急情况或警告。

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/ˈfaɪər əˌlɑːrm/B1formaltechnical
  • zh发出响亮声音以警告人们发生火灾的装置,也指这种声音本身。也用于比喻突然出现的紧急情况或警告。

A device that makes a loud noise to warn people of a fire, or the sound itself. Also used figuratively to mean a sudden urgent situation or warning.

  1. Warning deviceA2formal

    A device that makes a loud sound to warn people of a fire.

    zh火警警报器

    • The fire alarm went off during the exam.
    • Please evacuate the building when you hear the fire alarm.
    • They tested the fire alarm system this morning.
  2. False alarmB1informal

    A situation where the fire alarm sounds but there is no actual fire.

    zh假火警

    • It was just a false alarm; someone burned toast in the kitchen.
    • The fire alarm was triggered by steam from the shower.
    • Don't worry, it's a false alarm.