chime 的 4 个定义
- an apparatus for striking a bell so as to produce a musical sound, as one at the front door of a house by which visitors announce their presence.
- Often chimes. a set of bells or of slabs of metal, stone, wood, etc., producing musical tones when struck.a musical instrument consisting of such a set, especially a glockenspiel.the musical tones thus produced.carillon.
- harmonious sound in general; music; melody.
- harmonious relation; accord: the battling duo, in chime at last.
chimed, chim·ing.
- to sound harmoniously or in chimes as a set of bells: The church bells chimed at noon.
- to produce a musical sound by striking a bell, gong, etc.; ring chimes: The doorbell chimed.
- to speak in cadence or singsong.
- to harmonize; agree: The scenery chimed perfectly with the play's eerie mood.
chimed, chim·ing.
- to give forth, as a bell or bells.
- to strike so as to produce musical sound.
- to put, bring, indicate, announce, etc., by chiming: Bells chimed the hour.
- to utter or repeat in cadence or singsong: The class chimed a greeting to the new teacher.
- chime in, to break suddenly and unwelcomely into a conversation, as to express agreement or voice an opinion.to harmonize with, as in singing.to be consistent or compatible; agree: The new building will not chime in with the surrounding architecture.
chime 近义词
ring, peal
更多chime例句
- During her 72 days, she built a home, then moved on to construct a chair for herself, a makeshift sauna, and finally a wind chime.
- She chose what she chose, adding the tonalities and resonances of strings, chimes, water sounds, keyboard effects and layered voices to create its singular sound palette.
- Old organ chimes hang from the walls above the main workspace.
- A warning chime sounds, the doors whoosh shut, and the train begins to glide into the landscape.
- When Live View is activated, the Echo Show makes a chime and pops up a notice on the screen, but this video feed goes only one way.
- Fans will have the opportunity to chime in via Twitter and vote on certain aspects of the show.
- If immigration reform is being considered by Congress, Iowa Republican Steve Kingis always sure to chime in.
- Karl Lagerfeld (always one to chime in) does not approve of the habit.
- Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez was quick to chime in, dismissing her as a “bandit.”
- It had such a low, musical chime that the children listened delightedly, never once giving a thought as to who it might be.
- As its chime died away, he arose and stole forth into the tranquil night.
- The chime of another hour quarter came in due order; still there was no sign of action.
- While the quarryman was speaking, all the bells of the churches of Laon began to chime in with the peals of the belfry.
- I have heard the bells chime, and the quarters, and never cease to think of my husband.