rotary
/ˈrəʊtəri/ · /ˈroʊtəri/
CEFR level C1Topic TechnologyWord #6606 in the learning path
旋转的；转动式的
Definitions
adj. Moving in circles, or operating through circular movement.
旋转的；转动式的
n. A circular road junction, called a roundabout in British English.
环形交叉路口
Example
Dad uses a rotary mower to cut the grass.
爸爸用旋转式割草机修剪草坪。
Rotary motion is widely used in industrial machinery because it allows continuous and efficient operation.
旋转运动广泛用于工业机械，因为它能实现连续且高效的运转。
Collocations
- rotary motion
- rotary engine
- rotary mower
Word family
- rotate (v.)
- rotation (n.)
- rotational (adj.)
Usage tip
常形容旋转式机械；不等同于表示轮流的rotating。
FAQ
- What does rotary mean?
- Moving in circles, or operating through circular movement. A circular road junction, called a roundabout in British English.
- How is rotary pronounced?
- UK /ˈrəʊtəri/, US /ˈroʊtəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
