单词 | twirl |
释义 | twirl From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtwirltwirl /twɜːl $ twɜːrl/ verb [intransitive, transitive]TURNto turn around and around or make something do thistwirl around/round Couples were twirling around the dance floor.twirl something around/round She twirled the liquid around in her glass. —twirl noun [countable] —twirly adjective→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpustwirl• But it was only the sensational Jamie, twirling a diamante choker on his index finger.• Half a dozen couples were twirling about to a waltz.• Elaine twirled across the dance floor.• Rachel took her father's hand and twirled in and out under his arm.• Katy twirled in front of the mirror and smiled and smiled.• Scraps of paper, issuing from the city, came twirling in through the cab window.• He picked up a pen and twirled it between his fingers.• She threw off her coat, twirled off the scarf, sat on the bed to undo her sneakers.• They joined hands, they twirled round and round and round.• The twirling teacups of the Mad Tea Party are perfect.• The man, without answering, began to twirl the ends of his moustache.• He leaned against the van for a moment, twirling the racket in his hands.twirl around/round• They joined hands, they twirled round and round and round.• Some mimed dances and twirled around him, humming popular songs.• She twirled around the room but Mary wasn't interested and returned upstairs with her friends to complete dressing.Origin twirl (1500-1600) Perhaps from a Scandinavian language |
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