| 单词 | reel |
| 释义 | reel n. & v. --n 1. a cylindrical device on which thread, silk, yarn, paper, film, wire, etc., are wound. 2. a quantity of thread etc. wound on a reel. 3. a device for winding and unwinding a line as required, esp. in fishing. 4. a revolving part in various machines. 5. a a lively folk or Scottish dance, of two or more couples facing each other. b a piece of music for this. --v 1. tr. wind (thread, a fishing-line, etc.) on a reel. 2. tr. (foll. by in, up) draw (fish etc.) in or up by the use of a reel. 3. intr. stand or walk or run unsteadily. 4. intr. be shaken mentally or physically. 5. intr. rock from side to side, or swing violently. 6. intr. dance a reel. Phrases and idioms reel off say or recite very rapidly and without apparent effort. Derivatives reeler n. Etymology: OE hreol, of unkn. orig. |
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