Alarm
01
闹钟, 警报
a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone
例子
She set the alarm for 6:30 AM to make sure she would n't oversleep for her important meeting.
她把闹钟定在早上6:30，以确保自己不会因为重要会议而睡过头。
02
a feeling of fear or sudden worry caused by awareness of danger
03
警报, 警告装置
a warning device, that gives a signal about a problem or condition
例子
The fire alarm sounded, prompting everyone to evacuate the building.
火灾警报响起，促使所有人疏散大楼。
04
an automatic signal, often audible, that warns of danger
to alarm
01
使惊慌, 使焦虑
to make someone scared or anxious
Transitive: to alarm sb
例子
The strange behavior of her usually calm dog alarmed her, making her wonder if something was wrong.
她通常安静的狗的奇怪行为惊动了她，让她想知道是否出了什么问题。
02
警报, 警告
to warn someone about possible danger or make them aware of something urgent
Transitive: to alarm sb
例子
The emergency broadcast alarmed the residents to evacuate.
紧急广播警告居民撤离。
03
装备警报系统, 用警报保护
to equip or protect with an alarm system
Transitive: to alarm a place or property
例子
The store owner decided to alarm the shop to prevent theft.
店主决定给商店报警以防止盗窃。
词汇树
alarmism
alarmist
alarm
