revolve
UK/rɪ'vɒlv/US/ri'vɒlv/
IELTSB2
Definitions
v.
To move in a circle around a central point
旋转，绕转
v.
(revolve around) to have as the main focus or center
以……为中心，围绕……
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back/around) + volvere (turn) = 'to turn around and around.' Literally to spin around a center; figuratively, when your life revolves around something, everything circles back to that one center.
Root vol still carries 50 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.revolve around围绕……转
- 2.revolve on its axis绕轴自转
- 3.life revolves around生活以……为重心
- 4.revolve slowly缓慢旋转
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Earth revolves around the Sun once a year.
- 2.
Her entire life revolves around her two children.
- 3.
The whole debate revolves around one simple question.