| 释义 |
clank
I. \ˈklaŋk, -aiŋk\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: probably imitative
intransitive verb
1. : to make a sharp abrupt ringing sound like a piece of heavy metal striking a hard surface
< the prison gate clanked shut >
or series of such sounds
< the steam radiators … clanked and spewed — Robert Hazel >
2. : to proceed or function with a sharp abrupt ringing sound or series of such sounds
< armored cars clanked through the streets >
transitive verb
1. : to put or set with a sharp abrupt ringing sound or series of such sounds
< clank a pail down >
2. : to cause to make a sharp abrupt ringing sound or series of such sounds
< clank chains >
II. noun
(-s)
: a sharp abrupt ringing sound like a piece of heavy metal striking a hard surface
< the hammer fell with a clank > |