In the stillness of night could be heard the ringing of a distant bell.

更深人静的时候可以听到远处的钟声。

《新英汉大辞典》

They heard the alarm bell of Saint-Merry, which had not been silent for an instant since the night before; a proof that the other barricade, the great one, Jeanne's, still held out.

从昨晚起，圣美里教堂的钟声从没停止过，这证明那位让娜的大街垒仍在坚持着。

youdao

Bell is not sound, my blessing in advance, no fancy a sentence, not rare ornament, only the most true self in the silent night silent prayer for you, hope all is well with you in peace.

钟声还未敲响，我的祝福提前亮相，没有华丽造句，没有名贵点缀，只有最真切的自我在平安夜为你默默祈祷，希望你平平安安一切都好。

youdao

If a leper wanted to approach a town, he had to do so at night and ring a bell to warn people of his presence.

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