whirlwind
/ˈwɜːl.wɪnd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɚlwˌɪnd] /ˈwɝːl.wɪnd/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɚlwˌɪnd] /ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l-ˌwind How to pronounce whirlwind (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɚlwˌɪnd] /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/ (ame, ipa)
whirlwind — adjective
- whirlwindpositive
- more whirlwindcomparative
- most whirlwindsuperlative
1. used to describe an event or period that happens extremely quickly and is often
used to describe an event or period that happens extremely quickly and is often surprising or intense.
The couple had a whirlwind romance and got married within two months.
collocation: whirlwind romance
Hiro's whirlwind tour of Japan covered five cities in just six days.
collocation: whirlwind tour
After a whirlwind week of meetings, the team finally reached an agreement.
The company's whirlwind expansion into Asia created hundreds of new jobs in just three months.
What started as a quiet lunch turned into a whirlwind celebration for Bao's promotion.
文法句型
whirlwind + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun or in the pattern 'a whirlwind of + noun'. Does not normally appear after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem'.
常見錯誤
whirlwind — noun
- whirlwindsingular
- whirlwindsplural
1. a rapidly spinning mass of air that travels across land or water, sometimes stro
a rapidly spinning mass of air that travels across land or water, sometimes strong enough to lift loose objects.
A small whirlwind swept across the dusty field, lifting dried leaves into the air.
collocation: whirlwind swept across
Farmers watched nervously as the whirlwind moved toward the edge of the village.
Dust devils are a type of whirlwind that forms on hot, dry days.
Soraya pointed at the whirlwind spinning across the beach, sending sand in all directions.
- dust devil
a specific kind of whirlwind that picks up dust and sand
- tornado
larger, more violent rotating column of air connected to a thunderstorm
- cyclone
a large-scale storm system with rotating winds, much bigger than a whirlwind
文法句型
a whirlwind + verb
whirlwind + verb
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'tornado': a whirlwind is smaller and generally less destructive, though the terms are sometimes used loosely. In scientific contexts, 'whirlwind' covers a range of rotating wind phenomena including dust devils and waterspouts.
常見錯誤
2. a period filled with many different activities, events, or emotions happening on
a period filled with many different activities, events, or emotions happening one after another, often in a fast and disorganized way.
The weeks before the wedding were a whirlwind of planning, dress fittings, and family visits.
pattern: a whirlwind of [activities]
Devika found herself caught up in a whirlwind of emotions after hearing the unexpected news.
collocation: whirlwind of emotions
After winning the competition, Maeve was caught in a whirlwind of interviews and appearances.
Daniel's first semester abroad was a whirlwind of new classes, friends, and travel.
The political campaign became a whirlwind of rallies, debates, and last-minute strategy sessions.
文法句型
a whirlwind of + noun
用法筆記
Typically used in the singular with 'a' and followed by 'of' plus a noun phrase listing activities or emotions. Frequently paired with 'caught up in', 'swept up in', or 'caught in'.