释义 |
whirlwig|ˈhwɜːlwɪg| = whirligig 4.
1816Kirby & Sp. Entomol. xvi. (1818) II. 4 The little beetles called whirlwigs (Gyrinus, L.),..seem to..form their assemblies..to enjoy together..the mazy dance. 1826Ibid. xxix. III. 80 The whirlwig-beetle (Gyrinus natator). 1877Wood Nature's Teach., Nautical ii. 22 The common Whirlwig-beetle..may be found in nearly every puddle. |