whirling
gb/wˈɚlɪŋ/ us/wˈɚlɪŋ/
B2
Angielski
~ 8000
forgó, kavargó, kavarog valakinek a feje, forgás, pörgés
B2
1
Schemat użycia:
a whirling [object]
The whirling blades of the helicopter chopped through the air.
A helikopter forgó rotorlapátjai hasították a levegőt.
We watched the whirling snow outside the window during the storm.
A vihar alatt az ablakból néztük a kint kavargó havat.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The whirling fan makes the room feel cool.
A forgó ventilátor hűsíti a szobát.
We saw whirling leaves in the strong wind.
Kavargó leveleket láttunk az erős szélben.
The child stared at the whirling wheels of the train.
The whirling toy made the baby laugh.
Whirling smoke rose from the fire.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
spinning quickly in circles
Kolokacje
whirling blades
|whirling snow
|whirling wind
|whirling dust
|whirling motion
|whirling dancers
Synonimy
spinning (More general and common; does not always suggest very fast or dramatic movement.)
Antonimy
still (Describes something not moving at all, the opposite of whirling motion.)
Tematy
movement
|nature
|physics
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Moving or turning very fast in a circle.
Moving or spinning rapidly around a central point, usually in a circular or spiral motion.
C1
2
Schemat użycia:
[someone]'s whirling [thoughts/feelings]
She sat in silence, her mind whirling with questions.
Csendben ült, a fejében kérdések kavarogtak.
His whirling thoughts kept him awake long into the night.
Kavargó gondolatai még késő éjjel is ébren tartották.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
My mind is whirling after the exam.
Kavarog a fejem a vizsga után.
Her whirling thoughts make it hard to sleep.
Kavargó gondolatai miatt nehezen tud aludni.
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think "whirling" here means physically dizzy. In this sense, it describes fast, confusing mental or emotional activity, not the body moving.
Znaczenie
rapid, confusing mental activity
Kolokacje
whirling thoughts
|whirling emotions
|a whirling mind
|whirling ideas
Synonimy
overwhelmed (Focuses more on the feeling of being unable to cope, not on the fast, spinning quality of thoughts.)
Antonimy
calm (Describes a quiet, steady mental or emotional state, the opposite of whirling thoughts or feelings.)
Tematy
emotions
|psychology
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Having many thoughts or feelings moving very fast in your mind, so you feel confused or stressed.
Describing a mental or emotional state in which thoughts, images, or feelings move quickly and uncontrollably, often causing confusion or overwhelm.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
LITERARY
3
Schemat użycia:
the whirling of [something]
The constant whirling of the engine made a low humming sound.
A motor állandó pörgése halk, mély zúgást keltett.
From above, the whirling of the carnival ride looked almost hypnotic.
Fentről nézve a vidámparki játék forgása szinte hipnotikusnak tűnt.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The whirling of the fan helps me sleep.
A ventilátor forgása segít elaludnom.
We heard the whirling of the helicopter above us.
Hallottuk felettünk a helikopter rotorjának forgását.
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.
Znaczenie
the act of spinning quickly
Kolokacje
the whirling of the blades
|constant whirling
|sudden whirling
|the whirling of dancers
Synonimy
spinning (More common and less literary; often used in both everyday and technical contexts.)
Antonimy
stillness (Emphasizes the complete absence of movement, contrasting with ongoing whirling.)
Tematy
movement
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The action of moving or turning very fast in a circle.
The act, motion, or state of spinning or turning rapidly in a circular or spiral way.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
whirling
IPA
GB/wˈɚlɪŋ/
US/wˈɚlɪŋ/
Sylaby i akcent
whirl - ing (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (whirl)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: whirling
- Comparative: whirlinger
- Superlative: whirlingest
Noun
- Base: whirling
- Plural: whirlings
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.