| 释义 |
ring·ing
I. \ˈriŋiŋ, ˈriŋēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of ringen to ring — more at ring (make sounds)
1. : the sounding of a bell or other sonorous body
2. : a sound of ringing or a sensation like that caused by the sound of ringing
< a ringing in the ears >
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of ringen to ring
1. : sounding like a bell : clear and full in tone : sonorous, orotund, resounding
< her beautiful, ringing, honest voice — Havelock Ellis >
< gave me a ringing crack on the head — Vincent McHugh >
2. : vigorously unequivocal : decisive, fervid
< find some opportunity of sealing this document by a ringing declaration — Economist >
< a ringing appeal >
Synonyms: see resonant
III. noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of ringen to ring — more at ring (make a ring)
1. : the act or result of putting a ring on or about something
2. : the state of being encircled or marked by a ring |