siren

US /ˈsaɪr.ən/
UK /ˈsaɪr.ən/
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警报器, 汽笛

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.
救护车鸣着警笛疾驰而过。
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A fire truck's siren could be heard in the distance.
远处可以听到消防车的警笛声。
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alarmhornhooterwhistle
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海妖, 塞壬

(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.
奥德修斯让他的手下把他绑在桅杆上，以抵抗海妖的歌声。
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The myth of the sirens warns against irresistible temptations.
海妖的传说告诫人们要警惕无法抗拒的诱惑。
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诱惑者, 妖女

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.
她是一个真正的诱惑者，用她的魅力迷住了每个男人。
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He fell under the spell of the beautiful siren.
他被那位美丽的诱惑者迷住了。
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femme fataletemptressenchantressseducer