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单词 whirred
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whirred in British English

past participle of verb, past tense of verb
whir
 

whir in British English

or whirr (wɜː)
noun
1. 
a prolonged soft swish or buzz, as of a motor working or wings flapping
2. 
a bustle or rush
verbWord forms: whirs, whirrs, whirring or whirred
3. 
to make or cause to make a whir
Word origin
C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian kvirra, Danish hvirre; see whirl

Examples of 'whirred' in a sentence
whirred

With a sudden gushing sound, the fans on the ceiling whirred into movement.
O'Connor, Joe DESPERADOES (2002)
Meanwhile, armed detectives would check out the location while police helicopters whirred overhead.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Suddenly the corn bunting flew up and whirred over the beans, its legs dangling.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His business head in place, his hobby head still whirred with excitement.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Ancient foot-pedal sewing machines whirred their way through bright artificial silks.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
My brain whirred to find an appropriate response.
The Sun (2012)
Tanks and other armoured vehicles took up positions and helicopter gunships whirred overhead.
The Sun (2011)
In the soldiers’ camps, rumor mills whirred.
Smithsonian (2011)
The big drum roared and whirred behind us.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But he jumped in the cockpit and whirred away without any pre-flight checks.
The Sun (2011)
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