whirling
gb/wˈɚlɪŋ/ us/wˈɚlɪŋ/
B2
英語
~ 8000
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
action
1
spinning quickly in circles
Moving or turning very fast in a circle.
用法パターン：
a whirling [object]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "whirling" for straight, fast movement (e.g., *a whirling car on the highway*). "Whirling" should describe circular or spinning movement; for fast, straight movement, words like "racing" or "speeding" are better.
類義語
spinning (More general and common; does not always suggest very fast or dramatic movement.)
対義語
still (Describes something not moving at all, the opposite of whirling motion.)
コロケーション
whirling blades
|whirling snow
|whirling wind
|whirling dust
|whirling motion
|whirling dancers
テーマ
movement
|nature
|physics
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The whirling blades of the helicopter chopped through the air.
- We watched the whirling snow outside the window during the storm.
- A cloud of whirling dust rose behind the speeding car.
- Colorful skirts flew out around the whirling dancers.
- The whirling fan cooled the small, crowded room.
学習者向け例文
- The whirling fan makes the room feel cool.
- We saw whirling leaves in the strong wind.
- The child stared at the whirling wheels of the train.
- The whirling toy made the baby laugh.
- Whirling smoke rose from the fire.
adjective
C1
state
2
rapid, confusing mental activity
Having many thoughts or feelings moving very fast in your mind, so you feel confused or stressed.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s whirling [thoughts/feelings]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think "whirling" here means physically dizzy. In this sense, it describes fast, confusing mental or emotional activity, not the body moving.
類義語
overwhelmed (Focuses more on the feeling of being unable to cope, not on the fast, spinning quality of thoughts.)
対義語
calm (Describes a quiet, steady mental or emotional state, the opposite of whirling thoughts or feelings.)
コロケーション
whirling thoughts
|whirling emotions
|a whirling mind
|whirling ideas
テーマ
emotions
|psychology
|health
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She sat in silence, her mind whirling with questions.
- His whirling thoughts kept him awake long into the night.
- With so many options, my head was whirling and I couldn’t decide.
- He tried to focus on his work, but whirling worries kept distracting him.
- After the accident, a whirling mix of fear and relief ran through him.
学習者向け例文
- My mind is whirling after the exam.
- Her whirling thoughts make it hard to sleep.
- The news left him with whirling feelings.
- So many problems came at once that his head was whirling.
- I sat quietly to slow my whirling mind.
名詞
literary
C1
event
3
the act of spinning quickly
The action of moving or turning very fast in a circle.
用法パターン：
the whirling of [something]
類義語
spinning (More common and less literary; often used in both everyday and technical contexts.)
対義語
stillness (Emphasizes the complete absence of movement, contrasting with ongoing whirling.)
コロケーション
the whirling of the blades
|constant whirling
|sudden whirling
|the whirling of dancers
テーマ
movement
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The constant whirling of the engine made a low humming sound.
- From above, the whirling of the carnival ride looked almost hypnotic.
- The sudden whirling of the birds startled the quiet park.
- He watched the whirling of the dancers, lost in the music.
- The loud whirling of the fans filled the small workshop.
学習者向け例文
- The whirling of the fan helps me sleep.
- We heard the whirling of the helicopter above us.
- The whirling of the toy made the baby smile.
- The whirling of leaves filled the yard in autumn.
- The whirling of the wheels was very loud.
文法
辞書形
whirling
IPA
GB/wˈɚlɪŋ/
US/wˈɚlɪŋ/
音節・強勢
whirl - ing （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (whirl)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: whirling
- Comparative: whirlinger
- Superlative: whirlingest
Noun
- Base: whirling
- Plural: whirlings
関連語
表現
whirling dervish
1/wˈɚlɪŋ dˈɚvɪʃ/
idiom
a very energetic, busy person
A person who moves around very fast and does many things with a lot of energy.
例文
- She rushed from room to room like a whirling dervish, cleaning before the guests arrived.
- The toddler was a little whirling dervish, running and jumping all afternoon.