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单词 pendulum
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pendulum

​noun
UK /ˈpendjʊləm/
Word Forms
singularpendulum
pluralpendulums
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable a long thin bar with a weight at the lower end that swings from side to side, usually in order to keep a clock working
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of clocks and watches
    crystal
    dial
    face
  2. 2

    the pendulum (of something)

    used for talking about the tendency of an opinion or situation to change from one position or condition to its opposite

    The pendulum has swung back in favour of stricter penalties.

    Synonyms and related words
    The process of changing or making changes
    transition
    conversion
    transformation

pendulum

​noun
US /ˈpendʒələm/
Word Forms
singularpendulum
pluralpendulums
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable a long thin bar with a weight at the lower end that swings from side to side, usually in order to keep a clock working
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of clocks and watches
    crystal
    dial
    face
  2. 2

    the pendulum (of something)

    used for talking about the tendency of an opinion or situation to change from one position or condition to its opposite

    The pendulum has swung back in favor of stricter penalties.

    Synonyms and related words
    The process of changing or making changes
    change
    transition
    transformation
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