单词 | gyrate |
释义 | gy·rate (jīrāt′) intr.v. gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing, gy·rates 1. To revolve around a fixed point or axis. 2. To move in a spiral or spirallike course. See Synonyms at turn. 3. To oscillate or vary, especially in a repetitious pattern: Stock prices gyrated around last week's high. adj. Biology In rings; coiled or convoluted. [Late Latin gȳrāre, gȳrāt-, from Latin gȳrus, circle; see GYRE.] gyra′tor n. |
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