buzzer

/ˈbʌzə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈʌzɚ] /ˈbʌzər/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈʌzɚ] /ˈbə-zər How to pronounce buzzer (audio)/ (ame, mw)

buzzer — 名詞

1. a device that gives off a low buzz to warn people, get attention, or show that a

1.名詞B2
釋義

蜂鳴器

會發出嗡嗡聲的電子提示裝置

a device that gives off a low buzz to warn people, get attention, or show that a set time or action has been reached

例句

Walid pressed the buzzer outside the clinic when the door was locked.

Walid 按了診所外的蜂鳴器，因為門鎖住了。

press the buzzer to call someone to the door

A loud buzzer ended the school quiz before Christopher could answer.

一陣很響的蜂鳴器聲在 Christopher 作答前結束了學校問答比賽。

the buzzer marks the end of a timed activity

同義詞
  • bell

    can mean a similar signalling device, but it often suggests a clearer ringing sound

  • beeper

    often refers to a small device that gives short electronic signals

  • alarm

    usually warns about danger or a problem, not just any signal

文法句型

press the buzzer

the buzzer sounds

door buzzer

用法筆記

A buzzer usually makes a rough electronic sound rather than a clear ring. It is common for door systems, ovens, quiz shows, and call systems in hospitals or offices.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher hit the buzzer to start the quiz.
✅The teacher pressed the buzzer to start the quiz.
💡People usually press a buzzer rather than hit it.