alarm bell
US /əˈlɑːrm bɛl/
UK /əˈlɑːm bɛl/
名詞
1.
警報鈴
a bell that rings to warn people of danger or an emergency
範例:
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The fire alarm bell rang loudly, signaling an evacuation.
火災警報鈴大聲響起，示意疏散。
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He installed an alarm bell on his bicycle to warn pedestrians.
他在自行車上安裝了一個警報鈴，以警告行人。
2.
警鐘, 警報
a warning sign or indication of a potential problem or danger
範例:
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The sudden drop in sales set off an alarm bell for the company's management.
銷售額的突然下降給公司管理層敲響了警鐘。
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His evasive answers raised an alarm bell in her mind.
他閃爍其詞的回答在她心中敲響了警鐘。