To attempt a discussion or intellectual exchange with someone whose knowledge or ability is vastly superior, resulting in a futile or ineffective effort, like striking a bell with a grass stem and producing no sound.
他在学术研讨会上提出的观点，与教授们深入的讨论相比，显得有些以莛扣钟，未能引起共鸣。
The points he raised at the academic seminar, compared to the professors' in-depth discussions, seemed like striking a bell with a grass stem, failing to resonate.
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