Knell
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n. 丧钟声, 哀伤的声音, 凶兆\\nv. 鸣丧钟
📖 牛津释义
knell
n
(usu sing 通常作单数)
1 sound of a bell rung slowly after a death or at a funeral 丧钟声.
2 (fig rhet 比喻, 修辞) sign that sth has ended for ever 某事物结束的徵兆
It sounded the (death-)knell of all her hopes. 那事听起来就像是给她的一切希望敲起了丧钟.
🗣️ 情景例句
I'm so glad you found the bag and took the time and trouble to return it.
我很高兴你发现了旅行袋而且不怕麻烦花时间将它送来。
Touch pitch and you will be defiled.
近朱者赤，近墨者黑。
Those planning a trip to remote areas, or intending to live in countries where drinking water is not readily available, should know about the various possible methods for making water safe.
那些计划去偏远地区旅行，或在饮用水不现成的国家居住的人，应该知道如何使水适于饮用的各种办法。