jangle

• 名词，指刺耳、不和谐、带有金属质感的撞击声，常由物体互相碰撞而发出。

A noun referring to a harsh, discordant, metallic sound, often produced by objects striking together.

1. Metallic soundB2formal

   A harsh, discordant, ringing sound, often made by metal objects striking together.

   金属撞击声

   • The jangle of keys echoed in the hallway.
   • He heard the jangle of coins in his pocket.
   • The jangle of the old wind chimes was unsettling.

   同义词clangclangorclankclatterjinglerattleringtinkle

• 动词，指发出刺耳的金石碰撞般的叮当声，或使某物发出这种声音；也可引申表示使人烦躁或受到刺激。

A verb meaning to make a harsh, metallic ringing sound, or to cause something to produce such a sound; also used figuratively to mean to irritate or jar.

1. Make a metallic soundB1formal

   To make a harsh, ringing, or clanking noise, like that of metal objects hitting together.

   发出叮当声

   • The keys jangled in his pocket as he walked.
   • She jangled the bracelets on her wrist.
   • The wind made the chains on the gate jangle.

   同义词clangclangorclankclatterrattle

2. Irritate or upsetB2formal

   To cause feelings of nervousness, irritation, or discord; to jar on the nerves.

   使烦躁或不安

   • The constant noise from the street jangled his nerves.
   • Her harsh criticism jangled everyone in the room.
   • The argument left them all feeling jangled and uneasy.

   同义词aggravateannoydisturbgrateirritatejarnettlepeeverileruffleunsettleupset

   反义词calmcomfortplacatesoothe