tinkling

柯林斯詞典

1. V-I If something tinkles, it makes a clear, high-pitched, ringing noise, especially as small parts of it strike a surface. 發(fā)出清脆的聲音
A fresh cascade of splintered glass tinkled to the floor. 大量剛裂開(kāi)的玻璃碎片落到地板上，發(fā)出清脆的響聲。
We strolled past tinkling fountains and perfumed gardens. 我們漫步走過(guò)發(fā)出清脆聲音的噴泉和香氣四溢的花園。
2. N-COUNT Tinkle is also a noun. 清脆的聲音[usu sing]
...a tinkle of broken glass. ...一聲清脆的碎玻璃聲響。
3. V-T/V-I If a bell tinkles or if you tinkle it, it makes a quiet ringing noise as you shake it. 發(fā)出叮當(dāng)聲; 使...發(fā)出叮當(dāng)聲
An old-fashioned bell tinkled as he pushed open the door. 當(dāng)他推開(kāi)這扇門(mén)時(shí)，一個(gè)老式的門(mén)鈴發(fā)出叮當(dāng)聲。
The teacher tinkled her desk bell and they all sat down again. 這位老師搖了搖她桌子上的鈴鐺，他們又全都坐下了。
4. N-COUNT Tinkle is also a noun. 叮當(dāng)聲[usu sing]
...the tinkle of goat bells. ...山羊所系鈴鐺的叮當(dāng)聲。
5. V-I If someone tinkles, they urinate. 撒尿[非正式]
Take me to the potty. I need to tinkle. 帶我去夜壺那里。我要撒尿。
6. N-COUNT Tinkle is also a noun. 撒尿
She needed a tinkle. 她要撒尿。