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 — 形容詞
- whirlwindpositive
- more whirlwindcomparative
- most whirlwindsuperlative
1. used to describe an event or period that happens extremely quickly and is often
旋風式
形容事件發生得又快又突然
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.
這對情侶經歷了一場旋風式戀愛，兩個月內就結婚了。
collocation: whirlwind romance
Hiro's whirlwind tour of Japan covered five cities in just six days.
Hiro 的日本旋風之旅在短短六天內走訪了五個城市。
collocation: whirlwind tour
After a whirlwind week of meetings, the team finally reached an agreement.
經過一週旋風式的會議後，團隊終於達成了協議。
The company's whirlwind expansion into Asia created hundreds of new jobs in just three months.
該公司的旋風式亞洲擴張在短短三個月內創造了數百個新工作機會。
What started as a quiet lunch turned into a whirlwind celebration for Bao's promotion.
一頓安靜的午餐，最後竟變成了一場為 Bao 升職而辦的旋風式慶祝會。
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 — 名詞
- whirlwindsingular
- whirlwindsplural
1. a rapidly spinning mass of air that travels across land or water, sometimes stro
旋風
空氣旋轉形成的柱狀氣流
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.
一陣小旋風掃過灰塵滿布的田野，把枯葉捲到空中。
collocation: whirlwind swept across
Farmers watched nervously as the whirlwind moved toward the edge of the village.
農夫們緊張地看著那陣旋風朝村莊邊緣移動。
Dust devils are a type of whirlwind that forms on hot, dry days.
塵捲風是一種在乾燥炎熱的日子裡形成的旋風。
Soraya pointed at the whirlwind spinning across the beach, sending sand in all directions.
Soraya 指著在沙灘上旋轉的旋風，它把沙子吹得到處都是。
- 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
一團忙亂
一連串快速混亂的活動或情緒
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.
婚禮前的幾週充滿了一連串緊湊的籌劃、試穿禮服和拜訪親友。
pattern: a whirlwind of [activities]
Devika found herself caught up in a whirlwind of emotions after hearing the unexpected news.
Devika 聽到這個意外的消息後，陷入了一陣紛亂的情緒之中。
collocation: whirlwind of emotions
After winning the competition, Maeve was caught in a whirlwind of interviews and appearances.
贏得比賽後，Maeve 陷入了一連串採訪和公開活動的忙亂之中。
Daniel's first semester abroad was a whirlwind of new classes, friends, and travel.
Daniel 出國的第一個學期充滿了全新的課程、朋友和旅行，讓他忙得團團轉。
The political campaign became a whirlwind of rallies, debates, and last-minute strategy sessions.
這場政治競選變成了一團忙亂的造勢活動、辯論會議和最後一刻的策略討論。
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'.