tinkle /ˈtɪŋkəl/ TEM4 ( tinkling, tinkled, tinkles )

• 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

  例：

  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。

  例：

  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]

  例：

  ...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

  例：

  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。

  例：

  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]

  例：

  ...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]

  例：

  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

  例：

  She needed a tinkle.

  她要撒尿。