alarm bell
US /əˈlɑːrm bɛl/
UK /əˈlɑːm bɛl/
名词
1.
警报铃
a bell that rings to warn people of danger or an emergency
示例:
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The fire alarm bell rang loudly, signaling an evacuation.
火灾警报铃大声响起，示意疏散。
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He installed an alarm bell on his bicycle to warn pedestrians.
他在自行车上安装了一个警报铃，以警告行人。
2.
警钟, 警报
a warning sign or indication of a potential problem or danger
示例:
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The sudden drop in sales set off an alarm bell for the company's management.
销售额的突然下降给公司管理层敲响了警钟。
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His evasive answers raised an alarm bell in her mind.
他闪烁其词的回答在她心中敲响了警钟。