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whirlpool

释义

whirlpool

noun countable

UK /ˈwɜː(r)lˌpuːl/

Word Forms

singular	whirlpool
plural	whirlpools

1
a strong movement in a river or stream that makes the water move round and pulls things under
Synonyms and related words
Parts of lakes, rivers and streams
backwater
bayou
bed
2
a situation in which you lose control of what is happening, usually in an unpleasant way
a whirlpool of conflicting emotions
Synonyms and related words
Difficult situations and experiences
crisis
battle
nightmare
3

whirlpool
or
whirlpool bath
a bath in which the water is moved around by a small motor, to relax you
Synonyms and related words
Baths, showers and basins
basin
bath
bathtub

whirlpool

noun countable

US /ˈwɜrlˌpul/US /ˈhwɜrlˌpul/

Word Forms

singular	whirlpool
plural	whirlpools

1
a strong movement in a river or stream that makes the water move around and pulls things under
Synonyms and related words
Parts of lakes, rivers and streams
backwater
bayou
bed
2
a situation in which you lose control of what is happening, usually in an unpleasant way
a whirlpool of conflicting emotions
Synonyms and related words
Difficult situations and experiences
crisis
battle
nightmare
3

whirlpool
or
whirlpool bath
a bath in which the water is moved around by a small motor, to relax you
Synonyms and related words
Baths, showers and basins
basin
bath
bathtub

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