whirlpool

US /ˈwɝːl.puːl/
UK /ˈwɝːl.puːl/
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1.

소용돌이, 회오리

a rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn

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The boat was caught in a dangerous whirlpool.
배는 위험한 소용돌이에 휩쓸렸다.
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Avoid swimming near the rocks where the whirlpool forms.
소용돌이가 생기는 바위 근처에서는 수영을 피하세요.
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eddyvortexmaelstromswirlcurrent
2.

소용돌이, 혼란, 격렬한 활동

a state of intense activity or confusion

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She was caught in a whirlpool of emotions.
그녀는 감정의 소용돌이에 휩싸였다.
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The city was a whirlpool of activity during the festival.
축제 기간 동안 도시는 활동의 소용돌이였다.
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turmoilcommotionchaosfrenzymaelstrom