whirlwind
US /ˈwɝːl.wɪnd/
UK /ˈwɜːl.wɪnd/
名词
1.
旋风, 龙卷风
a column of air moving rapidly round and round in a cylindrical or conical form and advancing at the same time
示例:
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A small whirlwind swept across the field, kicking up dust.
一股小旋风席卷了田野，卷起灰尘。
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The children watched the leaves dance in the tiny whirlwind.
孩子们看着树叶在小旋风中飞舞。
2.
旋风, 快速而混乱的事件
a situation or series of events that happens very quickly and is very confusing or exciting
示例:
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The past week has been a complete whirlwind of activity.
过去的一周是完全的活动旋风。
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Their romance was a whirlwind, leading to marriage within months.
他们的恋情如旋风般迅速，几个月内就结婚了。