"ring a bell" in Chinese (Simplified)
听起来熟悉
Definition
如果某事让你有熟悉的感觉,但你记不清具体内容,可以说它 '听起来熟悉'。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是非正式口语表达,主要用于谈论好像听过但记不清的事。常用于人名、事情、信息等。不是字面意义的‘铃响’。
Examples
Does the name John Smith ring a bell?
John Smith 这个名字**听起来熟悉**吗?
That story doesn't ring a bell for me.
这个故事对我来说**没什么印象**。
His face rings a bell, but I don't know from where.
他的脸我**觉得很眼熟**,但想不起来哪里见过。
That movie title rings a bell, but I've never seen it.
那个电影名**听起来很熟悉**,但我没看过。
Sorry, that doesn't ring a bell. Can you remind me?
抱歉,那个我**没印象**。能提醒下吗?
Her name vaguely rings a bell, but I can't put my finger on it.
她的名字**有点印象**,但说不上为什么。