| 词汇 | bell-ringing |
| 释义 | bell-ringing noun[ U ] (alsobellringing, bell ringing)uk /ˈbelˌrɪŋ.ɪŋ/ us /ˈbelˌrɪŋ.ɪŋ/ bell-ringingnoun[U] (BELLS)the action, skill, or sound of ringing bells, especially church bells: To commemorate those who died, there will be two minutes' silence followed by bell-ringing in many towns and communities across the country. The vicar was asked to cancel the bellringing because of the noise. Prayers are followed by two minutes of bell ringing. Compare campanology Related word bell ringer Traditional village pastimes included maypole dancing, bell-ringing, and cricket on the village green. The house is right next to the church, so it's not somewhere you would buy if you object to being disturbed by bell-ringing. Unlike Western church bells, whose chimes follow musical notes, bell-ringing in the Orthodox church is purely rhythmic. The cathedral offers a range of workshops and events including bellringing. His entrance was announced with bell-ringing. Christmas bell-ringing is a tradition. Miscellaneous pastimes & their participants asana bell ringer bicycling brass rubbing bull rider campanology fell runner flying fox gearhead gongoozler gongoozling philatelist pigeon fancier potholing stargazer stargazing stick the landingidiom storm chaser storm chasing ziplining bell-ringingnoun[U] (WARNING)US warning people about a danger, sometimes a danger that does not exist, as a way of trying to get them to do something: He managed to avoid scrutiny despite the dogged bell-ringing of an accountant who repeatedly accused him of breaking the law. A lobbyist was convicted of "bell-ringing" - making an empty threat of new legislation that clients would then hire them to fight. There will be a lot of bell-ringing before Election Day from candidates trying to get supporters out to vote. Threats & warnings advance warning alarm alarm bell beware the ides of Marchidiom bomb scare bow brushback pitch burglar alarm canary cautionary don't you dareidiom early warning system hear warning bellsidiom one swallow doesn't make a summeridiom protection racket red alert red flag scare quotes screamer yellow card |
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