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jangling

/jang-guhl/US // ˈdʒæŋ gəl //UK // (ˈdʒæŋɡəl) //

啷当啷当,啷啷啷,啷当,啷当响

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
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    jan·gled, jan·gling.

    • : to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together: The charms on her bracelet jangle as she moves.
    • : to speak angrily; wrangle.
v.有主动词 verb
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    jan·gled, jan·gling.

    • : to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound: He jangled the pots and pans.
    • : to cause to become irritated or upset: The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves.
n.名词 noun
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    • : a harsh or discordant sound.
    • : an argument, dispute, or quarrel.

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Examples

  • “I have no words to describe what just happened on the court,” Tsitsipas told ESPN’s Jim Courier in an on-court interview, crediting the victory to his ability to manage his emotions after starting out a jangle of nerves.

  • The hip-hop had given way to traditional beats, the jangling guitars of an Oliver Mtukudzi song.

  • The jangling of small gate-bells made the hillside merry for an instant, then busy silence again took possession.

  • I heard the jangling piano playing an accompaniment to the flute-like whistling of Harry Herndon's negro.

  • There were no jangling horse-car bells nor dust to disturb him, and almost all the other tables were unoccupied.

  • They had canvas covers and were drawn by four horses always, sometimes six and eight, carrying jangling bells upon their collars.

  • Such a jangling of harness, such a flashing of polished surfaces!