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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-derived
rotwheel, turn, rotate
+
aconnector
+
ryplace of, art of, collection
=rotary

Common 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.

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