
rotation
/rəʊˈteɪʃən/ · /roʊˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4762 in the learning path
旋转;转动
Definitions
n. Movement around a central point or axis
旋转;转动
n. The regular replacement of one thing or person by another
轮换;轮作
Example
The wheel completed one rotation before stopping in the mud.
车轮转了一圈后便停在了泥里。
Crop rotation helps farmers maintain soil fertility and reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides.
作物轮作有助于农民保持土壤肥力,并减少对化学农药的依赖。
Collocations
- the Earth's rotation
- crop rotation
- job rotation
- in rotation
Word family
- rotate (v.)
- rotational (adj.)
Usage tip
rotation 可指绕轴旋转,也可指按顺序轮换。
FAQ
- What does rotation mean?
- Movement around a central point or axis The regular replacement of one thing or person by another
- How is rotation pronounced?
- UK /rəʊˈteɪʃən/, US /roʊˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.