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bell

Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được
Số nhiều: bells

The word evokes an immediate auditory association with clarity, urgency, and public announcement. It carries a strong historical weight, linking to religious rituals, town alerts, and old-fashioned communication systems. There is a sense of definitive timing associated with the sound, marking the start or end of a specific event. In modern usage, the term often shifts from a physical object to a mental trigger. It suggests a sudden spark of recognition or a memory being jolted awake, moving the concept from a physical vibration in the air to a psychological vibration in the mind.

Countable when referring to the physical objects, such as three silver bells on a table.

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Danh từ

A hollow object, typically made of metal, that makes a ringing sound when struck.

"The church bell rings every hour."

Danh từ

A device that produces a ringing sound to signal a warning or a call.

"The school bell signaled the end of the period."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To ring a bell or cause a bell to sound.

"He belled the cattle to keep them together."

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