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wheel

英 [wiːl] 美[wil]
  • n. 车轮;方向盘;转动
  • vt. 转动;使变换方向;给…装轮子
  • vi. 旋转;突然转变方向;盘旋飞行

英英释意


1. a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
2. a handwheel that is used for steering
3. a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
4. game equipment consisting of a rotating wheel with slots that is used for gambling; players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in
5. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
6. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals