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

Loanword
roilother
=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.

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