Bell
01
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a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves
例子
The bell on the restaurant's counter jingled when customers entered or exited the establishment.
餐厅柜台上的铃铛在顾客进出时叮当作响。
02
a push button at an entrance that triggers a ringing or buzzing signal
例子
The old-fashioned bell squeaked when used.
03
the ringing sound produced by a bell
例子
Morning began with the bell of the cathedral.
04
the flared end of a tubular object
例子
Steam escaped from the bell of the pipe.
05
a percussion instrument consisting of multiple tuned bells struck with a hammer, used in orchestras
例子
She played the bell part in the Christmas carol.
06
a shape resembling a bell
例子
The jellyfish 's bell pulsated in the water.
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.
例子
Sailors marked the watch change with bells.
to bell
01
to fasten or affix a bell to something
例子
The ship 's lifeboat was belled for signaling.
