whirlwind
US /ˈwɝːl.wɪnd/
UK /ˈwɝːl.wɪnd/
1.
puting beliung, angin puyuh
a column of air moving rapidly round and round in a cylindrical or conical form and advancing at the same time
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A small whirlwind swept across the field, kicking up dust.
Satu puting beliung kecil melanda padang, menerbangkan debu.
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The children watched the leaves dance in the tiny whirlwind.
Kanak-kanak melihat daun-daun menari dalam puting beliung kecil.
2.
pusaran, rentetan peristiwa pantas
a situation or series of events that happens very quickly and is very confusing or exciting
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The past week has been a complete whirlwind of activity.
Minggu lalu adalah pusaran aktiviti yang lengkap.
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Their romance was a whirlwind, leading to marriage within months.
Percintaan mereka adalah pusaran, membawa kepada perkahwinan dalam beberapa bulan.