trumpet

• 一种铜管乐器，音色明亮，具有细长的管身和逐渐扩大的喇叭口，通过按键或活塞演奏。也指小号手或喇叭状物。

A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone, featuring a narrow tube and a flared bell, played by means of valves.

1. Brass musical instrumentA2formal

   A brass wind instrument with a bright, penetrating tone, consisting of a long metal tube that flares at the end and is played by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing valves.

   小号

   • He played a beautiful melody on the trumpet.
   • The trumpet section was the loudest in the orchestra.
   • She has been learning to play the trumpet for three years.

• 动词，指吹奏小号，也指大声地、公开地宣扬或宣告某事。

A verb meaning to play a trumpet, or to proclaim or announce something loudly and publicly.

1. Proclaim loudlyB2formal

   To announce or declare something in a loud, forceful, or ostentatious manner.

   大声宣告

   • The politician trumpeted his achievements during the campaign.
   • The company trumpeted the launch of its new product.
   • She trumpeted the news to everyone she met.

   同义词announceballyhooblazonbroadcastdeclareheraldhypeproclaimtout

   反义词mumblemurmurwhisper

2. Play the trumpetB1formal

   To play a musical instrument of the brass family, typically with a flared bell.

   吹小号

   • He trumpeted a beautiful melody at the concert.
   • The musician trumpeted a fanfare to announce the king's arrival.
   • She learned to trumpet in the school band.

3. Make a loud soundB2formal

   To produce a loud, resonant sound, similar to that of a trumpet.

   鸣响

   • The elephant trumpeted loudly in the jungle.
   • The car horn trumpeted as it sped past.
   • The alarm trumpeted a warning throughout the building.

   同义词bellowblareblastboompealresoundroar