rotary
🇬🇧 UK/'rəʊt(ə)rɪ/🇺🇸 US/'rәutәri/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Turning around a central point or axis; relating to rotation
旋转的,转动的
n.
A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island; a traffic circle
环形交叉路口,转盘
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.rotary engine转子发动机
- 2.rotary motion旋转运动
- 3.rotary dial旋转拨盘
- 4.rotary blade旋转叶片
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old telephone had a rotary dial.
- 2.
The rotary engine was a revolutionary design that replaced traditional piston engines.
- 3.
She used a rotary cutter to trim the fabric into precise, even strips.
- 4.
The rotary motion of the blades generates enough lift to keep the helicopter airborne.