spin
名詞
定義 spin 名詞
movement(運動)
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The act of something rapidly turning around.
旋轉；轉動
My car hit an object on the road, causing it to go into a spin.
我的車子撞到了路上的物體，導致它開始旋轉。
The aircraft suddenly began to spin uncontrollably.
飛機突然開始失控地旋轉。
These clothes require another spin in the machine—they are still very damp.
這些衣服需要在洗衣機裡再轉一次——它們還是很潮濕。
perspective(觀點)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)Singular(單數)informal(非正式)
A particular way of describing a situation or idea that is intended to make it seem better or more acceptable, often in a political context.
（尤指政治上的）傾向性描述；誘導性陳述
They attempted to present the situation in a positive light.
他們試圖以積極的態度來描述這一情況。
The report offers a completely different perspective on the matter.
這份報告對此事提供了完全不同的觀點。
The politician cleverly spun the negative media coverage of the scandal.
這位政治家巧妙地扭轉了媒體對醜聞的負面報導。
trip(旅行)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)old-fashioned(過時)
A short pleasure trip in a car.
（乘車）兜風
Rupert took me for a drive in his brand new car.
魯伯特開著他的新車帶我去兜風。
We decided to go for a spin in the countryside to enjoy the lovely weather.
我們決定去鄉間兜風，享受美好的天氣。
動詞
定義 spin 動詞
rotate(旋轉)
- C1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To turn or cause to turn around and around, especially quickly.
（使）旋轉；（使）快速轉動
The Earth rotates on its axis.
地球繞著它的軸旋轉。
The roulette players watched in silence as the wheel revolved.
輪盤賭的玩家們靜靜地看著輪盤轉動。
His car hit a tree and veered off the road, resulting in his death.
他的車撞到了樹並偏離了道路，導致了他的死亡。
create(創造)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To create thread by twisting fibers together, or to produce something using thread.
紡紗；紡織
The final stage of cotton production involves spinning it into thread.
棉花生產的最後階段包括將其紡成紗線。
Spiders make webs.
蜘蛛會結網。
The factory spins high-quality wool yarn.
這家工廠紡製高品質的羊毛紗線。
move(移動)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)informal(非正式)
To move quickly, or to move quickly in a vehicle.
（車輛）疾馳；飛速行駛
We were speeding along, when suddenly a tire blew out.
我們正疾馳前行，突然一個輪胎爆了。
Chris sped by in a flashy new car.
克里斯開著一輛閃亮的新車飛馳而過。
They spun down the country lanes, relishing the feeling of freedom.
他們飛速行駛在鄉間小路上，享受著自由的感覺。
片語 spin 動詞
- head/room spins
To experience a sensation as if your head or the surrounding environment is turning around, leading to a loss of balance.
天旋地轉；頭暈目眩
• I suddenly felt the room spin and had to hold onto the wall.
我突然感到房間在旋轉，不得不扶住牆壁。
- spin (someone) a story/tale/yarn
To create and narrate a story, either with the intent to deceive or for the purpose of entertainment.
（爲了欺騙或娛樂）編造故事。
• He spun a story about needing to take time off work because his grandmother was ill.
他編了一個故事，說需要請假，因為他的祖母生病了。
成語
- in a spin
Experiencing a state of worry and confusion, often leading to disorganization and an inability to think clearly.
心煩意亂
• She's been in a spin ever since she found out her exam results.
自從得知考試成績後，她就一直心緒煩亂。
- spin out of control
To rapidly become impossible to manage or control; to escalate quickly in an uncontrolled manner.
失控
• Within months, the project's costs had spun completely out of control.
幾個月內，該專案的成本完全失控了。
- spin a coin
To cause a coin to rotate on its edge, typically to make a random decision by guessing which side will land face up.
旋轉硬幣（猜正面或反面）
• Let’s spin a coin to determine who goes first.
讓我們轉硬幣來決定誰先開始。
片語動詞 spin
- spin something off
to yield an advantageous and unforeseen outcome in addition to the primary objective
衍生出；派生出
• The launch of the new product spun off opportunities in other markets.
新產品的推出衍生出其他市場的機會。
- spin (someone) around
to swiftly pivot either your own or another's body to face the opposite way
將某人迅速轉動，猛然轉向相反的方向
• He quickly spun her around to face the others.
他迅速將她轉向面對其他人。