siren
US /ˈsaɪr.ən/
UK /ˈsaɪr.ən/
1.
sirena
a device that makes a loud, wailing sound as a signal or warning
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The ambulance sped down the street with its siren blaring.
L'ambulanza sfrecciava per la strada con la sua sirena che ululava.
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A fire truck's siren could be heard in the distance.
La sirena di un camion dei pompieri si poteva sentire in lontananza.
2.
sirena
(in Greek mythology) one of a number of female creatures whose singing lured sailors to their deaths on the rocks
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Odysseus had his men tie him to the mast to resist the sirens' song.
Ulisse fece legare i suoi uomini all'albero per resistere al canto delle sirene.
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The myth of the sirens warns against irresistible temptations.
Il mito delle sirene avverte contro le tentazioni irresistibili.
3.
sirena, femme fatale
a woman who is considered to be alluring but also dangerous
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She was a true siren, captivating every man with her charm.
Era una vera sirena, che affascinava ogni uomo con il suo fascino.
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He fell under the spell of the beautiful siren.
Cadde sotto l'incantesimo della bella sirena.