whirlwind
US /ˈwɝːl.wɪnd/
UK /ˈwɜːl.wɪnd/
名詞
1.
旋風, 龍捲風
a column of air moving rapidly round and round in a cylindrical or conical form and advancing at the same time
範例:
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A small whirlwind swept across the field, kicking up dust.
一股小旋風席捲了田野，捲起灰塵。
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The children watched the leaves dance in the tiny whirlwind.
孩子們看著樹葉在小旋風中飛舞。
2.
旋風, 快速而混亂的事件
a situation or series of events that happens very quickly and is very confusing or exciting
範例:
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The past week has been a complete whirlwind of activity.
過去的一周是完全的活動旋風。
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Their romance was a whirlwind, leading to marriage within months.
他們的戀情如旋風般迅速，幾個月內就結婚了。