doorbell

/ˈdɔːbel/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɔːrbel/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdȯr-ˌbel/ (ame, mw)

doorbell — noun

  • doorbellsingular
  • doorbellsplural

1. a small button mounted outside a building that, when pressed, makes a ringing so

1.名詞A2
釋義

a small button mounted outside a building that, when pressed, makes a ringing sound inside to alert the people in the building that a visitor is at the door

例句

A strange man rang the doorbell just as the Tanaka family sat down for dinner.

collocation: ring the doorbell

The doorbell is broken, so please knock loudly when you arrive.

collocation: broken doorbell

同義詞
  • buzzer

    often refers to the buzzing sound in apartment buildings; slightly less formal than doorbell

  • bell

    a broader term that can include doorbells, handbells, and other ringing devices

文法句型

the + doorbell

possessive + doorbell

用法筆記

Common verb partners include 'ring', 'press', 'answer', and 'fix'. Some homes have a separate doorbell for the front and back door.

常見錯誤

❌Please call the doorbell when you get here.
✅Please ring the doorbell when you get here.
💡'call' is used for telephones; 'ring' or 'press' are used for doorbells.