wheel
noun
Definitions of wheel noun
- A2Countable(可数名词)
a circular object that is fixed to a central point, which allows vehicles or parts of machines to move
轮子；车轮
My backpack got tangled in the bicycle wheel.
我的背包卡在自行车轮子里了。
As he approached the first curve, his car's front wheel hit a rock, causing him to lose control.
当他接近第一个弯道时，他的汽车前轮撞到了一块石头，导致他失去了控制。
My bicycle wheel needs some air.
我的自行车轮子需要打气。
- Countable(可数名词)
a circular device, typically made of wood or metal, used to steer a boat or ship
（船的）舵轮
The captain gripped the wheel tightly, steering the ship towards the harbor.
船长紧紧抓住舵轮，将船驶向港口。
He quickly turned the wheel to avoid the floating obstacle.
他迅速转动舵轮以避开漂浮的障碍物。
Phrases of wheel noun
- wheels
Informal term referring to a car.
（非正式）指汽车
• I need to get some wheels; the bus is just too slow!
我需要买台车；公交实在太慢了！
- the wheel
The steering wheel inside a vehicle, which the driver turns to control the vehicle's direction.
（车辆的）方向盘
• She gripped the wheel tightly, her eyes fixed on the road ahead.
她紧紧握住方向盘，眼睛盯着前方的道路。
verb
Definitions of wheel verb
move(移动)
- Transitive(及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
to move an object with wheels by pushing it forward
推；推动（有轮子的东西）
I saw her pushing a stroller down Green Lane last night.
昨晚我看到她在绿巷推着婴儿车。
Midway through the presentation, someone wheeled in a cart full of beverages.
在演示进行到一半时，有人推着一辆装满饮料的手推车进来。
After loading the groceries into the cart, she wheeled it to the parking lot.
她把杂货装进手推车后，就把它推到停车场。
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
to move in a circular path in the air
盘旋
She observed a group of seagulls circling above her.
她看到一群海鸥在她上方盘旋。
The eagle wheeled in the sky, looking for prey.
那只老鹰在空中盘旋，寻找猎物。
turn(转动)
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
to suddenly turn around
快速转身
She suddenly turned and looked directly at me.
她突然转身，直接看向我。
Mike spun around to face Tom and began shouting.
Mike迅速转身面对Tom，开始大喊。
He wheeled around to answer the question.
他迅速转身回答问题。
Idioms
- set the wheels in motion
To initiate a series of actions or processes.
启动一系列行动或程序。
• A simple email can set the wheels in motion for the entire project.
一封简单的电子邮件可以为整个项目启动一系列行动。
- wheels within wheels
Describes a situation where hidden or obscure factors influence events, making the overall situation more complex than it initially appears.
重重雕计
• There are many wheels within wheels behind this policy; it seems simple on the surface, but it's actually quite complex.
这项政策的背后有许多隐藏的复杂因素；表面上看似简单，实际上相当复杂。
Phrasal Verbs of wheel
- wheel round
to swiftly spin around
迅速转过身
• When she heard the noise, she wheeled round to see what was happening.
当她听到噪音时，她迅速转身看看发生了什么。
- wheel something out
to bring something or someone into use repeatedly in a manner that becomes tedious for others
老调重弹；重施故技
• Every year they wheel out the same presentation at the conference, leaving attendees weary of the repetitive material.
每年他们都在会议上重复使用相同的简报，让与会者对重复的内容感到厌倦。