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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

chime

英  [tʃaɪm]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词

  • chimes

    1. [C 可数名词] 钟声

    A chime is a ringing sound made by a bell, especially when it is part of a clock.

    双语例句

    例：

    At that moment a chime sounded from the front of the house.

    那时从房子的前面传来了一阵钟声。

    2. [PL 复数] 风铃

    Chimes are a set of small objects which make a ringing sound when they are blown by the wind.

    双语例句

    例：

    the haunting sound of the wind chimes.

    萦绕心头的风铃声。

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词

  • chime in

    1. [PHRASAL 短语] 插话

    If you chime in, you say something just after someone else has spoken.

    双语例句

    例：

    'Why?' Pete asked impatiently. 'Yes, why?' Bob chimed in. 'It seems like a good idea to me.'

    “为什么？” 皮特不耐烦地问。“是啊，为什么？”鲍勃插嘴说。“在我看来这好像是个好主意。”

    VERB. 动词

  • chimes , chiming , chimed

    1. [I 不及物动词] 鸣响

    When a bell or a clock chimes, it makes ringing sounds.

    双语例句

    例：

    He heard the front doorbell chime.

    他听见前门的门铃响了。

    例：

    as the town hall clock chimed three o'clock.

    当市镇大厅的钟鸣报3点时。

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