a loud, sharp sound or series of sounds, typically made by pieces of metal meeting or being struck together
(尤指金属块相击的)当啷声,铿锵声
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the groan and clank of a winch .绞车的嘎吱当啷声。
make or cause to make such a sound
(使)当啷作响,(使)铿锵作响
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[no obj.]
I could hear the chain clanking 我能听见链条当啷作响
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[with obj.]
Cassie bounced on the bed, clanking springs .卡西在床上蹦跳,搞得弹簧嘎吱作响。
" late Middle English (but rare before the mid 17th cent.): imitative."