clink /klɪŋk/ ( clinking, clinked, clinks )

• 1. 

  V-RECIP If objects made of glass, pottery, or metal clink or if you clink them, they touch each other and make a short, light sound. 碰撞发出叮当声

  例：

  She clinked her glass against his.

  她和他碰杯，发出叮当的响声。

  例：

  They clinked glasses.

  他们共同碰杯，叮当作响。

  例：

  The empty whisky bottle clinked against the seat.

  空威士忌瓶叮当一声撞上了座位。

  例：

  Their glasses clinked, their eyes met.

  他们碰杯庆祝，四目相接。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Clink is also a noun. 叮当声

  例：

  ...the clink of a spoon in a cup.

  ...勺子在杯中叮当作响。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT → a slang word for prison