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单词 chime in
释义 chime in
verb
Etymology: chime (II)
intransitive verb
1.
 a. : to join in (as in singing)
  < the audience chimed in on the chorus >
  < the shrill of grasshoppers chiming in with the monotonous hum of the auctioneer's voice — Ellen Glasgow >
 b. : to join in in expression of unanimity or agreement
  < dealers denounced the stricter installment regulations … and certain labor unions chimed in for fear of a drop in employment — John Harriman >
2. : to be consistent or harmonious — used with with
 < asserted that deep feeling chimed in with Christian morals and religion — Roy Pascal >
 < the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text — Book Production >
3. : to break into the conversation or discussion to express oneself
 < critics chiming in every few minutes >
transitive verb
: to remark while chiming in
 < “but he was busy,” chimed in Miss Parton — Dorothy Sayers >
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