Definitions
v. to wind into a series of circles or rings
盘绕；卷成圈
n. a series of connected loops in wire, rope, or tubing
一卷；线圈；盘管
Example
Please coil the rope before putting it away.
请先把绳子盘好再收起来。
Engineers coil long pipes beneath buildings so that heat can be transferred efficiently from the ground.
工程师在建筑物下方盘绕长管道，以便高效地传递地下热量。
Collocations
- coil a rope
- a coil of wire
- a heating coil
- coil around
Word family
- coiled (adj.)
- uncoil (v.)
Synonyms
- wind
- curl
Antonyms
- uncoil
Usage tip
作动词可及物或不及物，强调绕成圈或螺旋。
FAQ
- What does coil mean?
- to wind into a series of circles or rings a series of connected loops in wire, rope, or tubing
- How is coil pronounced?
- UK /kɔɪl/, US /kɔɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
