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knell 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/nel/,
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The sound of a bell, esp. when rung solemnly for a death or funeral,
  1. (of a bell) Ring solemnly, esp. for a death or funeral

  2. Proclaim (something) by or as if by a knell

Noun
  1. The sound of a bell, esp. when rung solemnly for a death or funeral

  2. Used with reference to an announcement, event, or sound that is regarded as a solemn warning of the end of something
    • - the decision will probably toll the knell for the facility
  1. the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something
  2. ring as in announcing death
  3. ring: make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification; "Ring the bells"; "My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church"
  4. the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death