Definitions
n. A circular current in water or air.
漩涡；涡流
v. To move in a circular current.
打旋；形成漩涡
Example
A fallen leaf spun in an eddy beside the bridge.
一片落叶在桥边的漩涡中打转。
Small eddies behind river barriers can trap floating waste and affect the movement of aquatic organisms.
河流障碍物后的小漩涡会困住漂浮垃圾，并影响水生生物的移动。
Collocations
- a swirling eddy
- river eddies
- eddy currents
Usage tip
可指水流或气流打旋；复数为eddies。
FAQ
- What does eddy mean?
- A circular current in water or air. To move in a circular current.
- How is eddy pronounced?
- UK /ˈedi/, US /ˈedi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
