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Eddies Meaning in English

word · lemma: eddy

ˈɛdiz
ED-eez
ˈɛdɪz
ED-iz

释义

Small currents of water, air, or other fluids that move in a circular way, often forming a little whirlpool.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in scientific, environmental, or literary contexts. Most often refers to water, but can also describe air or even crowds. Plural of 'eddy'. Not to be confused with 'eddy' (as a name). Common collocations: 'eddies of water', 'eddies of dust', 'eddies formed'.

例句

Small eddies formed behind the rock in the river.

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Autumn leaves spun in the cool air eddies.

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Fish hid in the slow-moving eddies near the shore.

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Fog clung to the ground, swirling in silent eddies as the sun rose.

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You could see tiny eddies in your coffee when you stirred it.

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The dancers moved like eddies on the stage, swirling and parting gracefully.

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