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siren

/ˈsaɪrən/

CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #5107 in the learning path

警报器;警报声

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Definitions

n. a device producing a loud warning sound, or that sound

警报器;警报声

Example

An ambulance siren woke me early this morning.

今天一大早,救护车的警报声把我吵醒了。

Emergency sirens can help coastal communities respond quickly when severe storms threaten their safety.

当强风暴威胁沿海社区的安全时,应急警报器能帮助居民迅速作出反应。

Collocations

  • sound a siren
  • ambulance siren
  • warning siren

Usage tip

可指发声的警报器,也可指其发出的警报声。

FAQ

What does siren mean?
a device producing a loud warning sound, or that sound
How is siren pronounced?
UK /ˈsaɪrən/, US /ˈsaɪrən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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