roil
🇬🇧 UK/rɒil/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To make a liquid muddy or turbid by stirring; to disturb or annoy someone
搅浑(液体);使烦恼,激怒
🧩 Root Breakdown
Loanwordroilother
=roil
Common Collocations
- 1.roil the waters搅动水面/兴风作浪
- 2.roil the markets扰乱市场
- 3.[roil emotions]激起情绪波动
- 4.roil the surface搅动表面
Example Sentences
- 1.
The storm roiled the river, turning the clear water a murky brown.
- 2.
The controversial policy decision roiled financial markets around the world.
- 3.
His dismissive comment roiled her, though she tried not to show it.