bell
의미: A hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck
A bell is a hollow, typically cup-shaped metal object that produces a ringing sound when struck. Bells are used in churches, schools, on doors, and on bicycles. 'Ring a bell' means something sounds familiar. 'Saved by the bell' means saved at the last moment. In British slang, 'give someone a bell' means to phone them.
예문
- The church bells rang out across the village. 教堂的钟声响彻整个村庄。Las campanas de la iglesia resonaron por todo el pueblo.教会の鐘が村中に鳴り響きました。교회 종소리가 마을 전체에 울려 퍼졌습니다.
- Does the name ring a bell? 这个名字听起来耳熟吗?¿El nombre te suena?その名前に聞き覚えがありますか?그 이름이 기억나세요?
- I'll give you a bell when I get there. 我到了给你打电话。Te llamaré cuando llegue.着いたら電話するよ。도착하면 전화할게요.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old English 'belle', possibly from a root meaning 'to roar, bellow' related to Old English 'bellan' (to roar). The word may be imitative of the resonant sound a bell makes.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
From Old English 'belle.' The expression 'saved by the bell' comes from boxing, where a fighter is saved from a knockout count by the bell ending the round. There's a folk etymology about coffin bells, but this is false.
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