| 词组 | chime in with |
| 释义 | Phr V chime in with chimes, chiming, chimed chime in with sth if one statement or fact chimes in with another, they agree with each other, or if an action chimes in with a situation, it is suitable for that situationWhat you've just told me chimes in with what I heard yesterday.The president's interest in domestic issues chimes in with the voters' concerns about their jobs. chime in with sth especially BrE to be similar to someone else's opinions or feelings, or be similar to what someone has just said: Churchill's speeches chimed in with the national mood at the time.■ SIMILAR TO: agree with (redirected from chime in with) chime in1. To join in a discussion about something; to offer one's thoughts. When I heard them discussing my department, I just had to chime in with my own suggestions. 2. To join in and harmonize, as of a singer joining others. OK, so when do we chime in on this song? 3. To compliment something well. Your idea really chimes in with our vision for the project. chime in (with something)Fig. to add a comment to the discussion. Little Billy chimed in with a suggestion. He chimed in too late; the meeting was breaking up. chime in1. Join in harmoniously or in unison, either literally (with music) or figuratively (joining a conversation to express agreement). For example, In this passage I want the altos to chime in with the tenors, or When Mary agreed, her sister chimed in that she'd join her. The literal usage was first recorded in 1681, the figurative in 1838. 2. chime in with. Be in agreement or compatible with, as in His views chime in with the paper's editorial stance. [Early 1700s] chime inv. 1. To join in harmoniously with someone or something: The carolers began singing and everyone chimed in. 2. To interrupt someone or join a conversation suddenly, especially with an uninvited opinion: The kids were talking among themselves when the teacher chimed in. |
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