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whirling

UK //ˈwɜː.lɪŋ//US //ˈwɝː.lɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'whirlen',意为旋转或快速转动,可能与古诺尔斯语 'hvirfla'(旋转)有关。

adjective

❶ 快速旋转或转动的状态,形容物体或人在原地或移动中高速旋转。

“The whirling blades of the helicopter created a strong wind.”

(直升机旋转的叶片产生了强风。)

“She felt dizzy after the whirling dance.”

(旋转舞后她感到头晕。)

同义词:spinning, rotating, twirling, swirling, revolving

noun

❶ 快速旋转的动作或状态,通常用于描述物体或人的运动方式。

“The whirling of the fan kept the room cool.”

(风扇的旋转让房间保持凉爽。)

“The whirling of the dancers was mesmerizing.”

(舞者的旋转令人着迷。)

同义词:rotation, spin, twirl, swirl, revolution

常见短语

whirling dervish — 指旋转的托钵僧,特指伊斯兰教苏菲派的一种宗教舞蹈,舞者通过旋转达到精神升华。

“The whirling dervishes performed their sacred dance.”

(旋转的托钵僧表演了他们的神圣舞蹈。)