| 单词 | alarm |
| 释义 | alarm —alarm /əˈlɑːm/ aep /-lɑːrm/ noun (WARNING) F0 [C] a warning of danger, usually a loud noise or flashing light: » If there's any trouble, raise/sound the alarm by pulling the emergency cord.» The first two bomb alerts were false alarms, but the third was for real.Thesaurus+: ↑Threats and warningsB1 [C] a device that makes a loud noise to warn of danger: » a burglar/car/fire/smoke alarmThesaurus+: ↑Threats and warningsA2 [C] an ALARM CLOCK(Cf. ↑alarm clock) Thesaurus+: ↑Watches and clocksB1 [C] If an electronic device such as a watch or computer has an alarm, it can be set to make a noise at a particular time. Thesaurus+: ↑Watches and clocks• • • Extra Examples:» If the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately.» The fire alarm goes off accidentally so often that when it's the real thing nobody will take any notice.» Quick, sound the alarm - there's a fire in the machine room!» Police said the thieves were obviously well acquainted with the alarm system at the department store.» I heard his alarm clock bleeping this morning.noun [U] (WORRY) ► C2 sudden worry and fear, especially that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen: » I didn't tell her that he was late because I didn't want to cause her any alarm.» Villagers have reacted with alarm to news of a proposed new road.Thesaurus+: ↑Fear and phobias , ↑Anxiety and worry - general wordsThesaurus+: ↑Anxiety and worry - general words , ↑Fear and phobias• • • Extra Examples:» The birds flew off in alarm when the cat appeared.» There was alarm in the stock market today when prices suddenly began to drop.» The gun shot made the monkeys chatter in alarm.» It's all right, everybody - there's no need for alarm.» A bomb threat caused great alarm in the City this morning.verb [T] ► C1 to make someone worried or frightened: » I didn't want to alarm him by telling him that she was ill.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing anxiety and worry , ↑Making people sad, shocked and upset |
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