单词 | bell |
释义 | bell 1 ![]() n. 1. A hollow metal musical instrument, usually cup-shaped with a flared opening, that emits a metallic tone when struck. 2. Something resembling such an instrument in shape or sound, as: a. The round, flared opening of a wind instrument at the opposite end from the mouthpiece. b. bells A percussion instrument consisting of metal tubes or bars that emit tones when struck. c. A hollow, usually inverted vessel, such as one used for diving deep below the surface of a body of water. d. The corolla of a flower: "In a cowslip's bell I lie" (Shakespeare). e. The body of a jellyfish. 3. Nautical a. A stroke on a hollow metal instrument to mark the hour. b. The time indicated by the striking of this instrument, divided into half hours. v. belled, bell·ing, bells v.tr. 1. To put a bell on. 2. To cause to flare like a bell. v.intr. Idiom: To assume the form of a bell; flare. bell the cat To perform a daring act. [Middle English belle, from Old English.] |
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