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spin

/spɪn/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4724 in the learning path

旋转;使旋转

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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.

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