Clapper
01
舌头, 言语器官
a movable muscular organ in the mouth, used for tasting, swallowing, and speech
例子
He stuck out his clapper playfully to tease his friend.
他顽皮地伸出舌头来戏弄他的朋友。
The dentist examined the patient 's clapper for signs of infection.
牙医检查了病人的舌头以寻找感染迹象。
02
a simple percussion instrument made of two solid pieces struck together to produce a sharp, rhythmic sound
例子
The monk struck the wooden clapper to mark the start of meditation.
Performers used bamboo clappers to accompany the traditional dance.
03
钟舌, 铃锤
a metal piece suspended inside a bell that produces sound by striking its sides
例子
The clapper swung freely, ringing the bell with each gust of wind.
钟舌自由摆动，随着每一阵风敲响钟声。
He repaired the broken clapper so the church bell could toll again.
他修好了坏掉的钟舌，这样教堂的钟就能再次敲响。
04
鼓掌者, 拍手的人
a person who applauds in response to a performance or speech
例子
The loudest clapper sat right in the front row.
最响亮的鼓掌者就坐在前排。
Every clapper in the audience rose for a standing ovation.
每位鼓掌者在观众中起立鼓掌。
