n the shape of something rotating rapidly
n a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
n. 旋涡, 旋风, 涡流
[化] 涡旋
1. The water in the sink formed a small vortex as it drained.
水槽里的水在排出时形成了一个小漩涡。
2. The tornado created a powerful vortex that destroyed everything in its path.
龙卷风产生了一个强大的漩涡，摧毁了它经过的一切。
3. He felt dizzy as he spun around in a vortex of excitement.
他在兴奋的漩涡中旋转时感到头晕。