whirled
/wɜːl/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɚld] /wɝːl/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɚld] /ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l How to pronounce whirl (audio)/ (ame, mw)
whirled — 動詞
- whirledpresent simple I / you / we / they
- whirleds3rd person singular
- whirleding-ing form
- whirlededpast simple
1. to move around and around quickly in circles, or to cause someone or something t
旋轉；打轉
快速繞圈轉動或使某物轉動
to move around and around quickly in circles, or to cause someone or something to move in this way
The autumn leaves whirled in the cold wind before landing on the wet path.
秋天的落葉在冷風中旋轉，最後落在濕漉漉的小徑上。
intransitive use with prepositional phrase describing location
Mei whirled the silk scarf above her head as she danced across the studio.
Mei 把絲巾在頭頂揮舞旋轉，一邊在練舞室裡跳著舞。
transitive use with object and adverb phrase
Diego whirled around when he heard someone shout his name from behind.
Diego 聽到有人在背後喊他的名字，便猛地一轉身。
The little girl whirled her red umbrella round and round in the rain.
小女孩在雨中把她的紅傘轉了一圈又一圈。
- spin
the closest synonym; spin can be slower and more controlled, while whirl suggests more speed and less control
- twirl
more deliberate and often playful, often done by a person; whirl can be accidental or natural
- revolve
much slower and more regular; used for planets, machinery, not for sudden movement
- stop
to cease moving; the opposite of beginning to spin
文法句型
whirl + adverb/preposition (intransitive)
whirl + object + adverb/preposition (transitive)
用法筆記
When used intransitively, the subject is typically something that can spin easily (leaves, dancers, blades). When used transitively, the object is usually something long or flexible that can be swung in circles (a scarf, a baton, a cape).
常見錯誤
whirled — 名詞
1. the action or sound of something spinning quickly, or an object that spins in su
旋轉；迴旋
快速旋轉的動作或旋轉的物體
the action or sound of something spinning quickly, or an object that spins in such a way
The whirl of the helicopter blades echoed through the entire valley.
直升機螺旋槳旋轉的聲音在整個山谷中迴盪。
whirl + of + [mechanical object] for the sound of rotation
Sofia felt a whirl of dust rise around her as the truck drove away.
Sofia 感覺到一團旋起的灰塵隨著卡車駛離而揚起。
Kenji watched the gentle whirl of snowflakes outside the kitchen window.
Kenji 望著窗外雪花輕輕打轉的樣子。
The dancer finished her routine with a quick whirl that made the audience clap.
那位舞者以一個快速的迴旋結束了她的表演，讓觀眾紛紛鼓掌。
文法句型
the whirl + of + noun
a whirl + of + noun
用法筆記
Can be either uncountable (the general action: 'the whirl of machinery') or countable (a single instance: 'she did a quick whirl'). The uncountable form often describes a continuous sound or sustained motion.
2. a fast-paced series of events or activities that feel exciting and often tiring
一連串活動
連續且令人興奮的活動時期
a fast-paced series of events or activities that feel exciting and often tiring
After the whirl of wedding preparations, Fatima finally sat down to rest.
一連串的婚禮籌備工作結束後，Fatima 終於能坐下來休息。
whirl + of + [activity noun] for a busy period
The whirl of parties and meetings during fashion week left everyone exhausted.
時裝周期間一連串的派對和會議讓每個人都精疲力盡。
Liam was caught up in a whirl of media interviews after winning the prize.
Liam 在獲獎後陷入了一連串媒體採訪的忙碌之中。
The first week of college was a whirl of new faces and unfamiliar buildings.
大學的第一週就是一連串的新面孔和陌生建築物。
- calm
quiet and stillness; the opposite of a whirl of activity
文法句型
a whirl + of + [activity noun]
用法筆記
Nearly always found in the pattern 'a whirl of [something]' describing social or professional activity. Common with words like parties, meetings, preparations, events, and activities. Use this sense to emphasize speed and excitement rather than stress.
3. a short try or test of something new, especially to see whether you enjoy it or
嘗試
短暫的嘗試
a short try or test of something new, especially to see whether you enjoy it or are able to do it
I have never tried surfing, but I will give it a whirl this summer.
我從來沒衝過浪，但我打算今年夏天試試看。
idiomatic phrase: 'give it a whirl' meaning to try something briefly
The chef decided to give the new recipe a whirl at the weekend tasting event.
那位主廚決定在週末的品嚐活動中試做看看那道新食譜。
'Have you ever tried rock climbing?' — 'No, but I will give it a whirl.'
「你攀過岩嗎？」—「沒有，但我可以試試看。」
The studio gave the young director a whirl with a small-budget documentary film.
這間工作室給了那位年輕導演一個試試看的機會，讓他拍一部小成本的紀錄片。
文法句型
give + object + a whirl
give it a whirl
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in the fixed expression 'give (something) a whirl,' which means to try something briefly or experimentally. The something can be an activity, a new method, or even a person being given a chance. Not used in formal writing.