tocsin

英[ˈtɒksɪn]
美[ˈtɑksɪn]

基本释义

n.
警钟,警报

实用例句

The tocsin rang impatiently, but other help ( if that were any ) there was none.

警钟紧急地敲着, 却没有别的救援出现 ( 即使有,也没有来 ).

期刊摘选

The illuminated village had seized hold of the tocsin andabolishing the lawful ringer, rang for joy.

火光照耀的村子已夺走了警钟, 赶走了法定敲钟人,自己欢乐地敲了起来.

期刊摘选

英英释义

Noun
  • 1. the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)

  • 2. a bell used to sound an alarm

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