| 词汇 | spin |
| 释义 | spin (noun) spin 11 ENTRIES FOUND: spin (verb) spin (noun) spin-dryer (noun) spinning wheel (noun) spin-off (noun) spin bowler (noun) spin control (noun) spin doctor (noun) heel (noun) money-spinner (noun) wheel (noun) 1 spin /ˈspɪn/ verb spins; spun /ˈspʌn/ ; spinning 1 spin /ˈspɪn/ verb spins; spun /ˈspʌn/ ; spinning Learner's definition of SPIN 1 : to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly（使）旋转 [no object] The Earth spins [=rotates] on its axis once a day.地球绕地轴自转。 The car hit a patch of ice and spun into the wall.汽车碰到路面上的冰块，打着转撞到了墙上。 a spinning propeller旋转的螺旋桨 He spun around [=turned around quickly] and looked at me in surprise.他猛地转过身，吃惊地看着我。 [+ object] The children were spinning a top.孩子们正在抽陀螺。 He grabbed her and spun her around. [=he grabbed her and turned her around quickly]他抓住她，猛地将她转过身来。 2 [no object] : to seem to be moving around in a way that makes you feel dizzy or sick（使人眩晕地）旋转 I tried to stand up but the room was spinning.我极力想站起来，但屋子就像在旋转。 After the night of drinking, my head was spinning. [=I was dizzy]晚上喝了酒后我的头有些眩晕。 All of that information made my head spin. [=made me feel confused or dizzy]那些消息把我头都搞懵了。 3 : to draw out and twist fibers of cotton, wool, silk, etc., into yarn or thread纺（线） [+ object] She spun the silk into thread.她把丝纺成了线。 They spun the wool into yarn.他们把羊毛纺成了线。 [no object] tools used for spinning纺线工具 — see also spinning wheel 4 [+ object] of insects : to form (something) by producing a fluid that quickly hardens into a thread（昆虫）吐（丝），结（网） a spider spinning its web正在结网的蜘蛛 worms spinning silk吐丝的蚕 5 [+ object] : to tell (a story, especially a story that you create by using your imagination)（尤指凭想象）讲述一件事；编故事 He was spinning yarns [=telling stories] about his adventures in the navy.他杜撰出自己在海军服役时的奇遇故事。 She spun a tale [=made up a story] about her car breaking down to explain why she was late.她编了个汽车抛锚的谎言来解释自己为什么迟到了。 6 always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to move very quickly on wheels or in a vehicle（车子）疾驰 The motorcycles spun [=sped] along the country road.摩托车在乡间小路上疾驰。 7 [+ object] : to describe (something, such as an event) in a certain way in order to influence what people think about it带倾向性地描述（以期影响他人的看法） Both parties tried to spin the debate as a victory for their candidate.两党都竭力将这场辩论描述成各自候选人的胜利。 He accused the companies of spinning the results of their studies to their own benefit.他指责这些公司为了自身利益对自己的研究成果做了误导性的描述。 8 [+ object] chiefly US, informal : to play recorded music at a party or nightclub（在聚会上或夜总会里）播放（唱片） We hired my favorite DJ to spin records/tunes/discs at the party.我们雇了我最喜欢的主持人在聚会上放唱片/曲子/光碟。 spinning in his/her grave — see 1grave spin off [phrasal verb] spin off or spin (something) off or spin off (something) : to create something new (such as a new television show or company) by basing it on or taking it from something that already exists派生出；衍生；使脱离出来（重新创建） The show was so popular that it spun off a new series. [=a new series was created based on the show]这个节目大受欢迎，催生了新的系列节目。 The cartoon has spun off dolls and other merchandise.这部动画片已经衍生出了玩具娃娃及其他商品。 They spun off their specialty foods line into a separate company.他们将特色食品生产线分离出来以此创建一个独立公司。 The auto parts manufacturer spun off from another company.这家汽车零件生产商是从另一家公司分离出来的。 — see also spin-off spin on your heel — see 1heel spin out [phrasal verb] 1 US, of a vehicle : to slide and turn around quickly in an uncontrolled way（车辆）打滑失控 The truck spun out on a patch of ice.卡车在一冰块上打滑失控。 He took a sharp corner too fast and spun out.他在急转弯处因速度太快而打滑失控。 2 spin (something) out or spin out (something) chiefly British : to make (something) last for a very long time拉长；拖长 They're deliberately trying to spin out the debate.他们有意拖长辩论时间。 3 spin out of control a : to move in a way that is not controlled（运动）失控 The rocket spun out of control and crashed.火箭失控坠毁。 b : to keep getting worse in a way that is hard to stop or fix（局面）失控 Her drinking problem is spinning out of control.她酗酒的状况快要失控了。 spin your wheels US, informal : to stay in the same condition or position without making progress原地停滞不前 I need to look for a new job. I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels here.我需要找一份新工作了。我觉得自己在这里只是原地打转，毫无进步。 2 spin /ˈspɪn/ noun plural spins 2 spin /ˈspɪn/ noun plural spins Learner's definition of SPIN 1 a : the act of turning around and around : an act of spinning旋转 [noncount] the direction of the Earth's spin地球自转的方向 [count] The ice-skater executed graceful jumps and spins.溜冰者表演了优美的跳跃和旋转动作。 b : a rapid turning motion given to a ball by someone who throws or hits it（球被掷或被击时产生的）旋转 [noncount] A baseball thrown with spin is harder to hit.一个掷出的旋转球更难被击中。 She put spin on the ball/shot.她打出了旋转球。 [count] The bowler put a sideways spin on the ball.板球投手投出了一记侧旋球。 — see also backspin, topspin 2 : a certain way of describing or talking about something that is meant to influence other people's opinion of it具有倾向性的陈述；带导向性的说法 [singular] Each author puts a new/different spin on the story.每个作者都带着各自的倾向性对这个故事做出了新的/不同的描述。 a positive/favorable spin正面/赞许的导向性说辞 [noncount] They claim to report the news with no spin.他们声称对该新闻的报道不会带任何导向性。 — see also spin control, spin doctor 3 [count] informal : a short trip in a vehicle兜风 He took me for a spin in his new car.他开了新车带我去兜风。 Would you like to go for a spin?你想坐车兜兜风吗？ 4 [count] : a condition in which an airplane is falling rapidly while turning around and around（飞机的）螺旋下降，旋冲 The plane went into a spin. [=tailspin]飞机在旋冲下落。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 The news of her death sent him into a spin. [=caused him to become very unhappy, to lose control of his life, etc.]她的死讯令他失魂落魄。 5 [singular] : a state of being mentally confused or anxious晕头转向；焦虑不安 Her head was all in a spin. [=her head was spinning; she was very confused]她完全晕头转向。 |
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