handbell
handbell — noun
- handbellsingular
- handbellsplural
1. a small bell fitted with a handle on top, held in one hand and rung by moving th
a small bell fitted with a handle on top, held in one hand and rung by moving the wrist; handbells of different pitches are often played together by a group to perform melodies
The handbell choir performed a beautiful version of Silent Night at the concert.
handbell choir + perform in a concert (musical context)
Mei-Lin joined the handbell group at her local church and practices every Tuesday evening.
join + handbell group + practice (activity frame)
Each handbell in the set is tuned to a single note, so players watch the conductor closely.
文法句型
handbell + verb (ring, sound)
a set of handbells
handbell + noun (choir, group, set)
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the plural form 'handbells' when referring to a complete tuned set played by a group; the singular 'handbell' refers to one instrument from that set.
常見錯誤
2. a bell with a handle that is shaken or rung to attract people's notice, for exam
a bell with a handle that is shaken or rung to attract people's notice, for example at a hotel reception desk or in a shop
The hotel receptionist rang a handbell to call the bellhop for a guest's luggage.
ring a handbell to call someone
Library staff ring a handbell on the desk when they need help at the front counter.
handbell on [surface] + ring for help
Kwame's grandmother keeps a handbell by her chair and rings it when she needs assistance.
文法句型
ring + handbell
handbell + to + infinitive (showing purpose)