noisemaker
/ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪ.kər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪ.kɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər/ (ame, mw)
noisemaker — 名詞
- noisemakersingular
- noisemakersplural
1. an object that people blow, shake, or clap to add loud festive sound to a party,
派對響器
派對上用來吹、搖或拍出聲響的道具
an object that people blow, shake, or clap to add loud festive sound to a party, parade, or New Year celebration.
Otis handed each child a paper noisemaker before the birthday cake arrived.
Otis 在生日蛋糕送來前，先發給每個孩子一個紙製派對響器。
hand out a noisemaker before a party event
At midnight, Adina blew her noisemaker and woke the dog under the table.
午夜一到，Adina 吹響了她的派對響器，把桌下的狗吵醒了。
blow a noisemaker during a countdown or celebration
The street vendors sold bright noisemakers outside the stadium before the match.
街頭攤販在比賽開始前，在體育場外賣鮮豔的派對響器。
Ramón shook a plastic noisemaker when his cousin stepped onto the stage.
Ramón 的表親走上台時，他搖著一個塑膠派對響器。
After the parade started, Nia's noisemaker made a harsh buzzing sound.
遊行開始後，Nia 的派對響器發出刺耳的嗡嗡聲。
- party horn
a narrower type of noisemaker that you blow rather than shake
- rattle
a shaken noisemaker; often smaller and more specific than the general term
- clapper
a noise-making object that clicks or bangs when moved; not always festive
用法筆記
Usually refers to small hand-held items for parties, parades, and countdowns, not to any machine that happens to make noise. It is often modified by type or material words such as paper, plastic, horn, or rattle.