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knell

/nɛl/

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noun

丧钟，哀钟

The sound of a bell knelling; a toll (particularly one signalling a death).

Examples :

"The somber knell of the church bell echoed through the town, announcing the death of a beloved teacher. "

教堂的钟声沉重而哀伤地响着，像丧钟一般在小镇回荡，宣告了一位受人爱戴的老师去世的消息。

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noun

丧钟，终结的象征。

A sign of the end or demise of something or someone.

Examples :

"The closure of the local library was a knell for community learning in that neighborhood. "

当地图书馆的关闭，对那个社区来说，是社区学习的丧钟。

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verb

鸣钟，丧钟。

To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.

Examples :

"The church bell began to knell slowly as the funeral procession passed by. "

教堂的钟声开始缓缓敲响，仿佛在鸣丧钟，伴随着送葬队伍缓缓经过。

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verb

鸣钟，丧钟长鸣。

To signal or proclaim something (especially a death) by ringing a bell.

Examples :

"The church bell began to knell slowly after the announcement of the beloved priest's passing. "

在备受爱戴的牧师去世的消息公布后，教堂的钟声开始缓缓鸣响，宣告他的逝去。

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verb

敲钟，鸣钟.

To summon by, or as if by, ringing a bell.

Examples :

"The church bell began to knell, summoning the townspeople to the emergency meeting. "

教堂的钟声开始鸣响，召集镇上的人们参加紧急会议。

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