英语词汇“whirlwind”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

You can describe a tornado — a swirling vortex of air — as a powerful whirlwind, which is literally wind that whirls around in a narrow upright tube shape as it moves over the ground.

Some kinds of whirlwinds cause terrible destruction as they sweep across the Earth's surface, sucking cars and trees into the pull of their spinning funnels. People often use this word figuratively, like describing a hectic or fast-paced vacation as a "whirlwind tour." The word whirlwind itself is thought to be modeled on the Old Norse word hvirfilvindr.

WORD FAMILY

whirlwind: whirlwinds

USAGE EXAMPLES

Pepe became a self-perpetuating whirlwind, as, goaded by media reports, trolls created new images adorned with symbols of antisemitism and white supremacy.

The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016)

He raided the lost ark and lifted the lid, and the whirlwind of humankind’s worst impulses escaped.

Washington Post(Dec 27, 2016)

“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” Allen said.

Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016)

n a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

Hypo|Hyper

dust devil

a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air

windstorm

a storm consisting of violent winds

单词	whirlwind
释义	whirlwind (once / 1203 pages) n You can describe a tornado — a swirling vortex of air — as a powerful whirlwind, which is literally wind that whirls around in a narrow upright tube shape as it moves over the ground. Some kinds of whirlwinds cause terrible destruction as they sweep across the Earth's surface, sucking cars and trees into the pull of their spinning funnels. People often use this word figuratively, like describing a hectic or fast-paced vacation as a "whirlwind tour." The word whirlwind itself is thought to be modeled on the Old Norse word hvirfilvindr. WORD FAMILY whirlwind: whirlwinds USAGE EXAMPLES Pepe became a self-perpetuating whirlwind, as, goaded by media reports, trolls created new images adorned with symbols of antisemitism and white supremacy. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) He raided the lost ark and lifted the lid, and the whirlwind of humankind’s worst impulses escaped. Washington Post(Dec 27, 2016) “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” Allen said. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) n a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth Hypo\|Hyper dust devil a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air windstorm a storm consisting of violent winds
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