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] 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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