whirlwind

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Collins 1

n. a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

n. 旋风

Collins 星级

14,449

BNC 频率

12,458

使用频率

“whirl”表示旋转，wind表示风。结合在一起，whirlwind可以理解为“旋转的风”，形象地描述了强烈的旋风。

例句

1. The whirlwind picked up leaves and debris from the ground.

旋风将地上的落叶和杂物卷起。

2. She experienced a whirlwind of emotions after receiving the news.

她在收到消息后经历了一阵情绪的风暴。

3. The meeting was a whirlwind of ideas and discussions.

会议是一场思想和讨论的旋风。