Word
alarum
/əˈleərəm/
noun
警报，惊慌
核心释义
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
- 1.
危险信号或警告。
A danger signal or warning.
- 2.
战斗号召。
A call to arms.
危险信号或警告。；战斗号召。；惊慌；警报
用法In use
The sudden alarum from the watchtower sent the villagers rushing to the gates.
用法提示：alarum作名词，表示警报信号
He was startled by the alarum of the fire bell in the dead of night.
用法提示：alarum指火警铃声，引起惊慌
The army's approach was heralded by the alarum of trumpets and drums.
用法提示：alarum借用于军事警报，强调警示功能
sound an alarum
该短语常用于文学或历史语境中，表示发出警报。
The guard sounded the alarum as soon as he saw the intruder.
警卫一看到入侵者就拉响了警报。
the alarum of [sth]
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