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whirl

UK/hwә:l/US
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Definitions

v.

To spin or rotate rapidly; to feel dizzy or disoriented.

旋转,急转;感到眩晕

n.

A rapid spinning movement; a state of confusion or busy activity.

旋转;混乱,纷乱

Root Breakdown

Native English
whirlother
=whirl

Common Collocations

  • 1.whirl around快速旋转

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The dancer spun around in a whirl of colorful ribbons and movement.

  • 2.

    The tornado moved across the plain with a whirl of dust and debris.

  • 3.

    Her mind was in a whirl as she tried to process all the new information.

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