英:[nel]
美:[nel]
英:[nel]
美:[nel]
复数:knells
第三人称单数:knells
现在分词:knelling
过去式:knelled
过去分词:knelled
noun
the sound produced by a bell rung solemnly, as for a funeral.
a sound or other signal of misfortune, conclusion, or failure.His low grade in chemistry was the death knell of his college plans.
intransitive verb
to toll, as a bell.
to make a sound of mourning or doom.
transitive verb
to use a bell to call or proclaim.
to signal or pronounce.A bad review could knell the end of her theatrical career.
death knell丧钟;结束的信号
古英语 cnyll “钟敲响或慢敲时发出的声音”,源自 knell(动词)。比较荷兰语 knal,德语 knall,丹麦语 knald,瑞典语 knall。威尔士语 cnull “丧钟”似乎是从英语借来的。有关元音演变,请参见 bury。有关发音,请参见 kn-。
Verb and Noun Middle English, from Old English cnyllan; akin to Middle High German erknellen to toll
The first known use of knell was before the 12th century
knight1 of 2noun
a warrior of olden times who fought on horseback, served a king, held a special military rank, and swore to behave in a noble way
a man honored by a sovereign for merit and in Great Britain ranking below a baronet
a chess piece that makes an L-shaped move
knight2 of 2verb
to make a knight of
knighthoodnoun
the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
the qualities that a knight should have
knights as a class or body
knight1 of 2noun
a warrior of olden times who fought on horseback, served a king, held a special military rank, and swore to behave in a noble way
a man honored by a sovereign for merit and in Great Britain ranking below a baronet
a chess piece that makes an L-shaped move
knight2 of 2verb
to make a knight of
knife1 of 2noun
a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle
a cutting blade in a machine
knife2 of 2verb
to stab, slash, or wound with a knife
to move like a knife
ships knifing through the sea
knife1 of 2noun
a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle
a cutting blade in a machine
knife2 of 2verb
to stab, slash, or wound with a knife
to move like a knife
ships knifing through the sea
knickersplural noun
loose-fitting short pants gathered just below the knee
chiefly British underpants
kneelverb
to bend the knee : support oneself on the knees
knell1 of 2verb
to ring slowly and solemnly especially for a death, funeral, or disaster : toll
to summon, announce, or warn by a knell
knell2 of 2noun
a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly for a death, funeral, or disaster
an indication (as a sound) of the end or failure of something
1 Its recurrence was regular , but as slow as the tolling of a death knell.
他弄不清这是什么声音,是远在天边还是近在眼前(似乎既近又远).
2 Evolving the model to include more engagement with business need not be the death knell for the arts.
3 Skills: Knell beetles have a + 8 racial bonus on Balance, Listen, and Spot checks.
技能: 丧钟甲虫在平衡 、 聆听和侦察检定上有+8种族加值.
4 I was a mad, mad fan of "Moonlighting," and then when Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis kissed, that was kind of the death knell really for that show.
5 Hoang’s case may well be the death knell of fake ages in Hollywood.
6 Despite every classic rock ’n’ roll obstacle — including drug and alcohol abuse, savage infighting, band turnover, short-sighted industry suits and the death knell that is the passage of time — the band far outlived the Pistols and is arguably more influential.
7 The ensemble dramedy "See You in Valhalla" could be the death knell for dysfunctional family reunion movies.
8 It has largely been reported as the death knell for Glass.
9 The death knell came for their relationship when Aidan physically tried to rip down a wall between them, symbolism definitely intended, and Carrie had a panic attack trying on a wedding dress.
10 But in spite of these grim developments, the death knell may have been sounded prematurely.
11 Any kind of “twist” variation on a reality show is a risk; children’s versions are often a death knell.
12 However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, an archival project that seeks out and adds older reviews to classic films was the death knell.
13 It’s definitely not a death knell by any means.”
14 We all mourned at the death knell of Tom.
我们听到汤姆的丧钟的时候都很悲伤.
15 But was it a death knell for the pollster, who worked closely with the DCCC?
16 Skills: Lesser knell beetles have a + 4 racial bonus on Balance, Listen, and Spot checks.
技能: 小丧钟甲虫在平衡 、 聆听和侦察检定中有+4种族加值.
17 Sony announced Monday that it has ceased production of the classic, cassette tape Walkman in Japan, effectively sounding the death knell of the once iconic, now obsolete device.
18 Bruno added the death knell, “I loved what you were trying to do, and I loved the concept.”
19 Is the commercialization of art a boon to the industry or its death knell?
20 Now, he says, “here’s what the death knell for the personal computer will sound like: ‘Mainly I use my phone/pad, but I still use my PC to write long e-mails and documents.’