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rotation

/rəʊˈteɪʃən/ · /roʊˈteɪʃən/

CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4762 in the learning path

旋转;转动

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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.

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