swivel
n
(esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) link or pivot between two parts enabling one part to revolve without turning the other 转环; 转节; 旋转接头; 旋轴
a swivel-chain, -hook 转动链、 转动钩
a swivel-chair, ie one that rotates 转椅. swivel, v (-ll-; US -l-) [I, Ip, Tn, Tn.p]
~ (sth) (round) (cause sth to) turn on or as if on a swivel (使某物)(似)在旋轴上转动
He swivelled (round) in his chair to face us. 他把坐著的转椅转过来面向著我们.
She swivelled the telescope (round). 她用望远镜向四周看.
🏥 医学释义
旋转,转体
🗣️ 情景例句
The policemen could not cope with the crowds.
警察不能对付群众。
Be slow to promise and quick to perform.
不轻诺,诺必果。
When they got home, Jane cooked their dinner in the microwave oven and without realizing it, cooked her fiance's wallet as well.