whirlwind

US /ˈwɝːl.wɪnd/
UK /ˈwɝːl.wɪnd/
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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

:
A small whirlwind swept across the field, kicking up dust.
一股小旋风席卷了田野,卷起灰尘。
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

:
The past week has been a complete whirlwind of activity.
过去的一周是完全的活动旋风
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。