"doorknocker" in Chinese (Traditional)
門環
Definition
門環是一種安裝在門上的裝飾物,敲擊時會發出聲音,讓屋內的人知道外面有人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「門環」多指傳統、裝飾性質的門上敲擊工具,與電鈴(門鈴)不同。常見於古老建築或歷史場景。
Examples
She knocked on the doorknocker loudly.
她大力敲了**門環**。
The old wooden door has a brass doorknocker.
舊木門上有一個銅製**門環**。
He used the lion-shaped doorknocker to announce his arrival.
他用獅子形狀的**門環**通知自己的到來。
The house down the street has this massive, old iron doorknocker—it’s impossible to miss.
街尾那棟房子有個巨大的鐵**門環**——很難不注意到。
If there’s no doorknocker, just knock on the door with your hand.
如果沒有**門環**,你就用手敲門吧。
That antique doorknocker adds so much character to their front door.
那個古董**門環**讓他們家的門很有特色。