bell
[bel] noun countable
ESSENTIAL
■a hollow metal object shaped like a cup which makes a ringing sound when hit by something hard, especially a clapper 钟，铃•The church bells rang out to welcome in the New Year.教堂的钟声响起，迎接新年的到来。 •I stood at the front door and rang the bell several times.我在前门按了好几次门铃。
[bel] noun countable
bells and whistles
■extra features which make something more attractive, useful, etc. 附加特色，点缀品•That software has all the usual functions plus the latest bells and whistles.除了常用的功能，这软体还具备一些新颖的附加功能。
[bel] noun countable
give sb a bell UK informal
■to telephone someone 给（某人）打电话•Give me a bell sometime next week, won't you?下星期给我电话好吗？
[bel] noun countable
warning / alarm bells start to ring / sound
■used to describe an occasion when you realize that something is wrong 敲响警钟•When Frank suggested coming to stay for a couple of days, alarm bells started to ring in my head.法兰克说要过来住上几天时，我的脑海里响起了警钟。
[bel] noun countable
with bells on US informal
■To do something or go somewhere with bells on is to do it or go there eagerly 热切地•"Are you coming to Paul's tonight." "Sure, I'll be there - with bells on."“你今晚会去保罗家吗？”“我当然会去——我都迫不急待了。” |