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clarion

UK //ˈklær.i.ən//US //ˈkler.i.ən//

词源

源自中古英语,借自古法语『clarion』,最终源于拉丁语『clario』(意为小号),与『clarus』(意为清晰、响亮)同源。

noun

❶ 一种高音小号,音色清脆响亮,历史上常用于传递信号或宣告重要事件。

“The clarion call echoed across the battlefield.”

(清脆的号角声在战场上回荡。)

“Medieval heralds often used a clarion to announce the king's arrival.”

(中世纪的传令官常用小号宣告国王的到来。)

❶ 比喻响亮清晰的号召或警示,常用于文学或修辞中。

“His speech was a clarion call for justice.”

(他的演讲是对正义的响亮呼吁。)

“The protest became a clarion for change.”

(这场抗议成为了变革的号角。)

同义词:trumpet, bugle, herald, proclamation, summons

adjective

❶ 形容声音清脆响亮的,或比喻意义明确有力的。

“The singer's clarion voice filled the concert hall.”

(歌手清脆响亮的嗓音充满了音乐厅。)

“He gave a clarion explanation that left no room for doubt.”

(他给出了清晰明确的解释,不容置疑。)

同义词:clear, resounding, ringing, piercing, distinct

常见短语

clarion call — 指强烈而明确的号召或警示,常用于动员行动或引起注意。

“The documentary was a clarion call to protect endangered species.”

(这部纪录片是对保护濒危物种的强烈呼吁。)