| 单词 | ding-a-ding |
| 释义 | > as lemmasding-a-ding Representing a metallic ringing sound, such as that of a bell, or a sound resembling or imitating this (now frequently one reproduced on an electronic device such as a computer or mobile phone). Frequently reduplicated, often with a connective element (as in ding-a-ding), in imitation of a repeated sound of this kind.The exact sound denoted varies but is usually relatively high-pitched and heavier or more resonant than that typically expressed by ting.Frequently (and earliest) in the refrains of songs. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > resonance or sonority > ringing sound > ring [interjection] ding-dong?1577 ding?1578 society > leisure > the arts > music > musical sound > sound of instruments > [interjection] > sound of bell ding-dong?1577 ding?1578 ting-tang1673 tan-tin1721 ding-a-ling1829 ?1578 W. Patten Let. Entertainm. Killingwoorth 35 What shoold I rehers heer, what a bunch of ballets & songs all auncient... Hey ding a ding. a1616 W. Shakespeare As you like It (1623) v. iii. 19 When Birds do sing, hey ding a ding, ding . View more context for this quotation 1801 M. G. Lewis Grim White Woman in Tales of Wonder xxiii ‘Ding-a-ding! ding-a-ding!’ Hark! hark! in the air how the castle-bells ring! 1808 J. Mayne Siller Gun (new ed.) iv. 89 Ding, ding, ding, dang, the bells ring in. 1990 San Diego Union-Tribune (Nexis) 3 Nov. (Auto section) 1 The seatbelt warning signal goes ding, ding, ding like a trash truck backing up. 2015 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 12 July sr3 Smartphone notifications that are impossible to ignore because they cause our phones to light up and go ding. < as lemmas |
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