whirl
/wɜːl/ · /wɝːl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6067 in the learning path
旋转；使旋转
Definitions
v. To spin or move around very quickly.
旋转；使旋转
n. A spinning movement or a confusing rush of activity.
旋转；接连的忙乱活动
Example
Dry leaves whirled around us in the wind.
干枯的树叶在风中绕着我们打转。
As urban life accelerates, many workers become caught in a whirl of meetings and deadlines.
随着城市生活节奏加快，许多上班族陷入接连不断的会议和截止期限之中。
Collocations
- whirl around
- a whirl of activity
- give it a whirl
Word family
- whirling (adj.)
Synonyms
- spin
- swirl
Usage tip
give it a whirl是口语，意为“试一试”。
FAQ
- What does whirl mean?
- To spin or move around very quickly. A spinning movement or a confusing rush of activity.
- How is whirl pronounced?
- UK /wɜːl/, US /wɝːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
