tinkle

柯林斯词典

1. V-I If something tinkles, it makes a clear, high-pitched, ringing noise, especially as small parts of it strike a surface. 发出清脆的声音
A fresh cascade of splintered glass tinkled to the floor. 大量刚裂开的玻璃碎片落到地板上，发出清脆的响声。
We strolled past tinkling fountains and perfumed gardens. 我们漫步走过发出清脆声音的喷泉和香气四溢的花园。
2. N-COUNT Tinkle is also a noun. 清脆的声音[usu sing]
...a tinkle of broken glass. ...一声清脆的碎玻璃声响。
3. V-T/V-I If a bell tinkles or if you tinkle it, it makes a quiet ringing noise as you shake it. 发出叮当声; 使...发出叮当声
An old-fashioned bell tinkled as he pushed open the door. 当他推开这扇门时，一个老式的门铃发出叮当声。
The teacher tinkled her desk bell and they all sat down again. 这位老师摇了摇她桌子上的铃铛，他们又全都坐下了。
4. N-COUNT Tinkle is also a noun. 叮当声[usu sing]
...the tinkle of goat bells. ...山羊所系铃铛的叮当声。
5. V-I If someone tinkles, they urinate. 撒尿[非正式]
Take me to the potty. I need to tinkle. 带我去夜壶那里。我要撒尿。
6. N-COUNT Tinkle is also a noun. 撒尿
She needed a tinkle. 她要撒尿。