单词 | siren |
释义 | siren —siren /ˈsaɪə.rən/ aep /ˈsaɪr.ən/ noun [C] (DEVICE) ► C2 a device for making a loud warning noise: » police sirens» When the air raid siren went off people ran to their shelters.Thesaurus+: ↑Emergency services in generalThesaurus+: ↑Threats and warnings• • • Extra Examples:» The siren signalled the approach of an ambulance .» In an emergency, the siren will be sounded.noun [C] (WOMAN) F0 (in ancient Greek literature) one of the creatures who were half woman and half bird, whose beautiful singing encouraged sailors to sail into dangerous waters where they died Thesaurus+: ↑Legendary and mythological charactersThesaurus+: ↑Greek and Roman mythF0 a woman who is considered to be very attractive, but also dangerous Thesaurus+: ↑People who sell sex or are promiscuous |
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