🇬🇧🇨🇳 alarm - 警报器 : English Lesson

Meaning of "alarm" ("警报器"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An alarm is a loud sound or special signal that tells you something important, like it’s time to wake up, or that there might be danger, so you should pay attention right away.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The fire drill alarm went off, and my brain went, “Panic!”, while my feet went, “Walk slowly in a line, please.”

My brain has a secret alarm that only rings when someone says, “Who wants dessert?”

I set an alarm to remind me to do my homework, and then I forgot why the alarm was yelling at me.

The smoke alarm beeped once, and everyone stared suspiciously at my slightly burnt toast.

The school bell is basically an alarm that shouts, “Run To Class Or Else!”

An alarm rings in a dark room. A girl sleeps. The alarm wakes her with a loud sound. Her small dog knocks the alarm off the table. The alarm rings again and the girl laughs and smiles. She turns off the alarm and gets up for school, warm and happy.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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