Clink Meaning in English
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释义
A short, high, ringing sound, like glass or metal objects lightly hitting each other. Informally, it can also mean jail (slang).
用法与细微差别
Mostly used for the sound of glass or metal objects lightly hitting each other (e.g., glasses in a toast). As a noun, 'the clink' is old-fashioned slang for jail, rare in modern use except in movies or stories. Don't confuse with 'clank' (heavier sound). Common collocations: 'hear the clink', 'the clink of glasses'.
例句
I heard the clink of coins in his pocket.
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They clinked their glasses to celebrate.
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There was a soft clink as he put down the spoon.
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Let’s raise a glass and clink to good news!
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His keys made a clink as they hit the table.
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He spent a night in the clink after the party got out of hand.
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