1 a metal object, often shaped like a cup, that makes a ringing sound when it is hit by a small piece of metal inside it 钟；铃: the sound of church bells 教堂的钟声Her voice came back clear as a bell. 她的声音像铃声似地在耳边清晰回响。 ☞pictures at bicycle and goat 见bicycle及goat插图

2 an electrical device that makes a ringing sound when the button on it is pushed; the sound that it makes 电铃；电铃声: Ring the doorbell and see if they're in. 单击门铃，看看他们在不在。