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单词 tinkle
释义
tinkle
(tɪŋkəl )
Word forms: tinkles , tinkling , tinkled
1. verb
If something tinkles, it makes a clear, high-pitched, ringing noise, especially as small parts of it strike a surface.
A fresh cascade of splintered glass tinkled to the floor. [VERB preposition/adverb]
We strolled past tinkling fountains and perfumed gardens. [VERB-ing]
[Also VERB]
Synonyms: splash, babble, burble, purl  
Tinkle is also a noun.
...a tinkle of broken glass. [+ of]
2. verb
If a bell tinkles or if you tinkle it, it makes a quiet ringing noise as you shake it.
An old-fashioned bell tinkled as he pushed open the door. [VERB]
Miss Peel tinkled her desk bell and they all sat down again. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: ring, chime, jingle, ping  
Tinkle is also a noun.
...the tinkle of goat bells. [+ of]
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