n. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
n. 漩涡, 涡流
[化] 涡流
1. The boat was caught in a whirlpool and started to spin around.
小船被漩涡卷住，开始旋转。
2. He felt dizzy after being pulled into the whirlpool.
他被卷入漩涡后感到头晕。
3. The whirlpool in the river looks dangerous, so be careful when swimming.
河里的漩涡看起来很危险，游泳时要小心。