- [singular]
a sound like small bells ringing that is made when metal objects are shaken together (金属撞击发出的)叮当声 the jingle of coins in his pocket 他兜里硬币的叮当声 He heard a jingle of keys at the door. 他听到门口有钥匙哗啦作响。
- [countable]
a short song or tune that is easy to remember and is used in advertising (收音机或电视广告中易记的)短歌,短曲 I wrote a song which they’re thinking of using as a jingle. 我写了一首歌,他们想把它当作一首顺口溜。
Word Originlate Middle English: imitative.