| 单词 | wheel |
| 释义 | wheel —wheel /wiːl/ noun A2 [C] a circular object connected at the centre to a bar, used for making vehicles or parts of machines move: » I got my bag caught in the wheel of my bicycle.» He lost control of his car when a front/rear wheel hit a stone as he approached the first bend.→ SEE ALSO FERRIS WHEEL(Cf. ↑Ferris wheel), FLYWHEEL(Cf. ↑flywheel), WATERWHEEL(Cf. ↑waterwheel)Thesaurus+: ↑The exterior of vehiclesThesaurus+: ↑Machine partson wheelsF0 Something that is on wheels has wheels under it so that it can be pulled or pushed along: » My suitcase is on wheels so that makes life a little easier.» I bought my niece one of those toy dogs on wheels.Thesaurus+: ↑Machine partsthe wheelB2 a steering wheel (= a wheel inside a vehicle that the driver turns to make the vehicle go in a particular direction): » Keep your hands on the wheel!» I never feel safe with Richard at/behind the wheel (= driving).» Do you think you could take the wheel (= drive) for a couple of hours?Thesaurus+: ↑The interior of vehiclesF0 [C] a wooden or metal wheel that is turned to make a ship go in a particular direction Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of ships and boatswheels [plural] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMALF0 a car: » I've got to get some wheels - this public transport system's a joke!Thesaurus+: ↑Cars• • • Extra Examples:» Remember to apply plenty of oil so that the wheel can rotate freely.» It was a real job getting the wheel off the bike.» The height of the steering wheel is adjustable.» I tried to move forwards but the wheels had locked.» The piano's on wheels, so we can roll it into the room.verb [I] (FLY IN CIRCLES) ↑Verb Endings for wheel ► F0 to fly repeatedly in a circular pattern: » She watched a flock of seagulls wheeling high above her.Thesaurus+: ↑Animal (non-human) behaviourThesaurus+: ↑Movement through the air , ↑Aviation , ↑Travelling by aircraftverb [T usually + adv/prep] (PUSH) ↑Verb Endings for wheel ► F0 to push an object that has wheels so that it moves in a particular direction: » I saw her last night wheeling a buggy along Green Lane.» Halfway through the talk someone wheeled in a trolley laden with drinks.» Doctors put her on a respirator and wheeled her downstairs to intensive care.Thesaurus+: ↑Pushing and shovingThesaurus+: ↑Transferring and transporting objects |
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