"clinking" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 叮当声

Definition

一种清脆轻快的声音，通常是在玻璃、金属等物体轻轻相碰时发出的。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于描述悦耳、轻快的声音，如举杯祝酒时的碰杯声或口袋里的硬币声。常与“hear”或“sound”一同使用，不用于形容刺耳的噪音。

Examples

I hear the clinking of glasses in the kitchen.

我听到厨房里**叮当声**。

She likes the clinking sound of coins.

她喜欢硬币的**叮当声**。

The keys are clinking in his pocket.

钥匙在他口袋里**叮当作响**。

Everyone raised their glasses, clinking them together to celebrate.

大家举杯**碰出叮当声**庆祝。

The clinking of bottles echoed down the hall after the party.

聚会后，瓶子的**叮当声**在走廊里回响。

They walked quietly except for the clinking of bracelets on her wrist.

他们静静地走着，只有她手腕上的手链发出**叮当声**。