roll
/rəʊl/ · /roʊl/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1318 in the learning path
滚动；使滚动
Definitions
v. To move or make something move by turning over repeatedly
滚动；使滚动
v. To form something into a curved or cylindrical shape
卷起；卷成
n. Material wound around itself, or a small individual bread
一卷；小面包
Example
The orange rolled off the table and under my chair.
橙子从桌上滚下来，滚到了我的椅子底下。
Workers roll sheets of recycled material into compact bundles to simplify storage and transportation.
工人把再生材料薄片卷成紧实的捆，以便储存和运输。
Collocations
- roll down a hill
- roll up your sleeves
- a roll of paper
- bread roll
Word family
- roller (n.)
Usage tip
roll强调翻转滚动；卷起常用roll up。
FAQ
- What does roll mean?
- To move or make something move by turning over repeatedly To form something into a curved or cylindrical shape Material wound around itself, or a small individual bread
- How is roll pronounced?
- UK /rəʊl/, US /roʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
