unring

词形变化

unrang unringing unrings 三单 unrings unrung unringing 现在分词 unrang 过去式 unrung 过去式 unrung 过去分词 unringed 过去式 unringed 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action.

    及物

    In a criminal trial, if the prosecution brings in inadmissible evidence that would unfairly prejudice the accused, a mistrial may be warranted. Having the judge admonish the jury to disregard the evidence might not be enough, as the saying goes, 'You can't unring the bell.'

  2. 2.

    To remove a ring from.

    诗歌 及物

相关短语

unring a bell you can't unring a bell

词源

From un- + ring.

来源：wiktionary