clapper
/ˈklæpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklæpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkla-pər/ (ame, mw)
clapper — 名詞
- clappersingular
- clappersplural
1. A metal striker fitted within a bell, moving back and forth to hit the inside an
鐘舌
鐘內撞擊發聲的金屬件
A metal striker fitted within a bell, moving back and forth to hit the inside and create the ringing sound.
The church bell stayed silent because its clapper had broken off.
那口教堂鐘沒有響，因為它的鐘舌斷掉了。
bell + clapper for the striking part inside a bell
A blacksmith made a new clapper for the cracked village bell.
一位鐵匠替那口裂開的村鐘做了新的鐘舌。
When the clapper hit the bronze wall, the hall filled with sound.
當鐘舌撞上青銅鐘壁時，大廳裡充滿了鐘聲。
Workers removed the heavy clapper before moving the old tower bell.
工人先拆下沉重的鐘舌，才搬動那口老塔鐘。
- tongue
older or more literary term for the part inside a bell
用法筆記
Usually appears with words such as bell, church bell, or tower bell. In everyday modern English, many speakers use clapper more readily than the older synonym tongue for this bell part.
2. A person who claps to show approval at a performance, speech, or public event.
鼓掌者
鼓掌表示支持或讚賞的人
A person who claps to show approval at a performance, speech, or public event.
Every comedian loves a clapper in the front row.
每個喜劇演員都喜歡前排有個鼓掌者。
clapper = person who applauds loudly or eagerly
The singer thanked the front-row clappers before leaving the club.
那名歌手離開俱樂部前，先向前排的鼓掌者道謝。
At the talent show, the loudest clapper was Mina's little brother.
在才藝表演上，Mina 的弟弟是最賣力的鼓掌者。
Reporters noticed the same clappers at each rally that week.
記者注意到，那一週每場造勢活動都有同一批鼓掌者。
用法筆記
Often sounds slightly critical, especially if the applause seems automatic, organised, or more loyal than sincere. In neutral everyday English, people more often say audience member, fan, or simply person in the crowd.