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reel in Translationsreel (riːl) noun1. a round wheel-shaped or cylindrical object of wood, metal etc on which thread, film, fishing-lines etc can be wound. a reel of sewing-cotton; He changed the reel in the projector. 卷軸 卷轴2. (the music for) a type of lively Scottish, Irish or American dance. The fiddler played a reel; to dance a reel. 蘇格蘭、愛爾蘭或美國的方塊舞(音樂) 里尔舞(流行于苏格兰、爱尔兰或美国的一种轻快舞蹈)一种活泼的苏格兰、爱尔兰.美国舞蹈 verb to stagger; to sway; to move in an unsteady way. The drunk man reeled along the road; My brain was reeling with all the information that he gave me. 蹣跚,走路不穩,頭昏腦脹 蹒跚,摇晃,发昏 reel in to pull (eg a fish out of the water) by winding the line to which it is attached on to a reel. 捲起線軸(如:收線將魚拉出水面) 卷,绕拉起 reel off to say or repeat quickly and easily, without pausing. He reeled off the list of names. 滔滔不絕地講 滔滔不绝地讲
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reel in1. To draw someone or something toward oneself by winding in a line. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "in." My uncle once reeled in a fish that weighed over 50 pounds! I kept the raft attached to the main boat with a rope so they could reel me in if I drifted too far away.2. By extension, to lure or bring in someone or something that one wants or needs. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "in." Arcades always reel kids in with flashy lights and exciting games. We've been reeling in donations from some very big contributors.See also: reelreel something into bring in something, such as a fish, by winding up the line on a reel. With great effort, she reeled the huge fish in. Hurry and reel in the fish!See also: reelreel inv.1. To draw or haul something inward by winding on a reel: It took me two hours to reel in the giant fish. I reeled the line in slowly, pulling the lure along the bottom.2. To attract someone or something, such as business or customers: Their excellent pizza is reeling customers in. The fundraising campaign reeled in $10 million.See also: reelEncyclopediaSeereel |