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windmill

/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

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noun

风车，风力磨坊

A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.

Examples :

"The windmill on the farm converted the wind's energy into turning a grinding stone. "

农场里的风车将风力转化为动力，带动磨石转动。

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noun

风车，风磨。

The structure containing such machinery.

Examples :

"The tall windmill on the hill turned slowly in the breeze. "

山丘上那座高大的风车在微风中缓缓转动。

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noun

纸风车，风车玩具

A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.

Examples :

"The little girl ran through the park, giggling as the windmill she held spun quickly in the breeze. "

小女孩在公园里跑来跑去，手里拿着的纸风车在微风中飞快地旋转，她咯咯地笑着。

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noun

风车灌篮

A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.

Examples :

"During the basketball game, Michael impressed the crowd with a powerful windmill. "

在篮球比赛中，迈克尔用一个强有力的风车灌篮给观众留下了深刻的印象。

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风车式，风车拨弦

A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.

Examples :

"During the rock concert, the guitarist impressed the crowd with his energetic "windmill" guitar move. "

在摇滚演唱会上，吉他手用他充满活力的“风车式”吉他动作给观众留下了深刻的印象。

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noun

风车，地板动作。

A breakdancing move in which the dancer rolls his/her torso continuously in a circular path on the floor, across the upper chest, shoulders and back, while twirling the legs in a V shape in the air.

Examples :

"The breakdancer performed a powerful windmill, showcasing incredible control and speed. "

那名霹雳舞者表演了一个强劲的风车，展现了惊人的控制力和速度。

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noun

燕凤蝶

Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Byasa, the wings of which resemble the vanes of a windmill.

Examples :

"The windmill butterfly fluttered around the garden, its wings a beautiful, delicate imitation of wind turbine blades. "

那只燕凤蝶在花园里翩翩飞舞，它的翅膀美丽而精致，像极了风力涡轮机的叶片。

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noun

假雨，空喜。

The false shower.

Examples :

"After the baseball game, the "windmill" of sprayed beer from the winning team soaked the celebrating crowd, a less-than-pleasant surprise for some. "

棒球赛结束后，获胜队伍喷洒啤酒庆祝，结果这“假雨”淋湿了人群，对一些人来说可不是什么惊喜，反而是个扫兴事。

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noun

幻想的敌人，假想敌。

An imaginary enemy, but presented as real.

Examples :

"My brother's procrastination is a windmill; he claims he's too overwhelmed to finish his project, but it's just an excuse. "

我弟弟的拖延症就是个假想敌；他声称自己忙得无法完成项目，但这只是个借口。

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verb

旋转, 挥舞.

To rotate with a sweeping motion.

Examples :

"She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."

她跑下山，高兴地挥舞着双臂，像风车一样转动。

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verb

空转，自由旋转。

Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.

Examples :

"The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall."

轴断了，轮子空转了几下，然后就失控撞穿了墙。

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