单词 | bells and whistles |
释义 | bells and whistles in British Englishplural noun 1. additional features or accessories which are nonessential but very attractive my car has all the latest bells and whistles 2. additions, such as options or warranties, made to a financial product to increase its market appeal Word origin C20: from the bells and whistles which used to decorate fairground organsbells and whistles in American English Informal inessential, usually showy features or additions; frills bells and whistlesspecial features or other things which are not necessary parts of something, but which are added to make it more attractive or interesting People are still buying luxury cars with all the bells and whistles, but cheapersystems are becoming more popular. Examples of 'bells and whistles' in a sentence |
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