to (cause something to) make a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together

The ice clinked as she dropped it into the glass. 她把冰块丢入玻璃杯，冰块叮当作响。

We all clinked our glasses together and drank to a happy new year. 我们大家一起碰杯，祝贺新年快乐。

a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together

I could hear the clink of coins in his pocket. 我能听到他口袋里的硬币叮当作响。

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Everyone always said Joe would end up in (the) clink. 大家都说乔总有一天要坐牢。