reel
/riːl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6264 in the learning path
卷轴；一卷胶片等
Definitions
n. a round holder for winding thread, wire, or film
卷轴；一卷胶片等
v. to stagger or feel overwhelmed by something shocking
踉跄；因震惊而不知所措
Example
She wound the loose fishing line onto the reel.
她把松散的钓鱼线绕到了卷线轮上。
Local businesses continued to reel from the sudden closure of the region's largest factory.
该地区最大工厂突然关闭，当地企业持续受到严重冲击。
Collocations
- a reel of film
- a fishing reel
- reel from the shock
- reel off a list
Synonyms
- spool
- stagger
Usage tip
reel from表示受冲击；reel off表示一口气说出。
FAQ
- What does reel mean?
- a round holder for winding thread, wire, or film to stagger or feel overwhelmed by something shocking
- How is reel pronounced?
- UK /riːl/, US /riːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
