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alarm

/əˈlɑɚm/

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noun

plural alarms

[count] a device that makes a loud sound as a warning or signal

The alarm went off when he opened the door.

a car alarm

The whole town heard the alarm.

In figurative usage, when alarm bells are ringing people are worried about a possible problem or danger.

His long absence from school set (the) alarm bells ringing and we finally called the police. - see also burglar alarm, false alarm, fire alarm, smoke alarm

alarm clock

She set the alarm for six o'clock.

The alarm went off at six o'clock.

[noncount] :a feeling of fear caused by a sudden sense of danger

The rumors caused widespread alarm and concern.

His parents have expressed alarm about/for his safety.

The new developments are being viewed with alarm.

She looked around in alarm when she heard the noise.

There's no cause for alarm. [=there is no reason to be worried or afraid] <SYNR

synonyms see1fear</SYNR

[count] :a warning of danger

The dog's barking gave the alarm and the intruders were caught.

A passerby saw the intruders and raised the alarm.

They have ignored repeated alarms about the dangers of smoking.

Economists have raised/sounded the alarm [=have warned people] about a possible recession.

Economists have been raising/sounding alarms about a possible recession.

verb

alarms; alarmed; alarming

[+ obj] :to cause (someone) to feel a sense of danger :to worry or frighten (someone)

I didn't mean to alarm you.

The rapid spread of the disease has alarmed many people.

* Các từ tương tự:
alarm clock, alarmist