
Definitions
v. turn quickly around a central point
旋转;使旋转
v. make thread from fibres or produce silk
纺纱;吐丝
n. a turning movement, or a deliberately favourable interpretation
旋转;带倾向性的解读
Example
The wheel kept spinning after I lifted the bicycle.
我把自行车抬起来后,车轮还在转。
News organisations should examine official claims carefully rather than simply repeat the political spin surrounding them.
新闻机构应仔细审视官方说法,而不是简单重复围绕这些说法的政治性包装。
Collocations
- spin round
- spin wool
- political spin
- go for a spin
Word family
- spinner (n.)
- spinning (n.)
Synonyms
- rotate
- revolve
Usage tip
过去式、过去分词均为 spun;现在分词为 spinning。
FAQ
- What does spin mean?
- turn quickly around a central point make thread from fibres or produce silk a turning movement, or a deliberately favourable interpretation
- How is spin pronounced?
- UK /spɪn/, US /spɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.