Bell
01
鐘
a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves
例
The church bell rang out across the village, signaling the start of the wedding ceremony.
教会の鐘が村中に鳴り響き、結婚式の始まりを告げた。
02
a push button at an entrance that triggers a ringing or buzzing signal
例
Visitors pressed the bell to announce their arrival.
03
the ringing sound produced by a bell
例
The bell echoed through the hall.
04
the flared end of a tubular object
例
The trumpet has a wide bell at its opening.
05
a percussion instrument consisting of multiple tuned bells struck with a hammer, used in orchestras
例
Bells are often used to highlight melody lines.
06
a shape resembling a bell
例
The chimney top formed a bell.
07
(nautical) one of eight half-hour divisions of shipboard time, indicated by strikes of a bell. eight bells mark 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00, a.m. or p.m.
例
The ship struck four bells for 8:00 a.m.
to bell
01
to fasten or affix a bell to something
例
They belled the cow before leading it to pasture.
