knell
n
(usu sing 通常作单数)
1 sound of a bell rung slowly after a death or at a funeral 丧钟声.
2 (fig rhet 比喻, 修辞) sign that sth has ended for ever 某事物结束的徵兆
It sounded the (death-)knell of all her hopes. 那事听起来就像是给她的一切希望敲起了丧钟.
🗣️ 情景例句
Well ...
嗯……
The meat packing industry is developing fast.
肉类加工业发展迅速。
(Looking at the other woman) I'm sorry, but I don't think I know you.