ring off the hook N. Amer. (of a telephone) be constantly ringing due to a large number of incoming calls 〈北美〉（电话）铃声响个没完。 ˌring off the ˈhook(usually used in the progressive tenses通常用于进行时) (NAmE)(of a telephone电话)to ring many times响声不断；铃声大作The phone has been ringing off the hook with offers of help.表示愿意提供援助的电话接连不断。 |