alarm
UK/ә'lɑ:m/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
A warning signal or device that alerts people to danger; a feeling of fear or anxiety caused by danger.
警报；警报装置；惊恐
v.
To make someone feel frightened or anxious about a possible danger.
使惊恐；向…发出警报
Root Breakdown
Native Englishalarmother
=alarm
Common Collocations
- 1.sound alarm拉响警报
- 2.alarm system警报系统
- 3.alarm clock闹钟
Example Sentences
- 1.
The smoke detector's alarm alerted everyone to the small kitchen fire.
- 2.
The fire alarm rang when smoke was detected.
- 3.
News of the economic crisis caused alarm among investors.
- 4.
Bad news about the economy alarmed the investors.