whirling
gb/wˈɚlɪŋ/ us/wˈɚlɪŋ/
B2
Inglês
~ 8000
forgó, kavargó, kavarog valakinek a feje, forgás, pörgés
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
spinning quickly in circles
Colocações
whirling blades
|whirling snow
|whirling wind
|whirling dust
|whirling motion
|whirling dancers
Sinônimos
spinning (More general and common; does not always suggest very fast or dramatic movement.)
Antônimos
still (Describes something not moving at all, the opposite of whirling motion.)
Temas
movement
|nature
|physics
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "whirling" here means physically dizzy. In this sense, it describes fast, confusing mental or emotional activity, not the body moving.
Significado
rapid, confusing mental activity
Colocações
whirling thoughts
|whirling emotions
|a whirling mind
|whirling ideas
Sinônimos
overwhelmed (Focuses more on the feeling of being unable to cope, not on the fast, spinning quality of thoughts.)
Antônimos
calm (Describes a quiet, steady mental or emotional state, the opposite of whirling thoughts or feelings.)
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
3
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Significado
the act of spinning quickly
Colocações
the whirling of the blades
|constant whirling
|sudden whirling
|the whirling of dancers
Sinônimos
spinning (More common and less literary; often used in both everyday and technical contexts.)
Antônimos
stillness (Emphasizes the complete absence of movement, contrasting with ongoing whirling.)
Temas
movement
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
whirling
AFI
GB/wˈɚlɪŋ/
US/wˈɚlɪŋ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
whirl - ing (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (whirl)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: whirling
- Comparative: whirlinger
- Superlative: whirlingest
Noun
- Base: whirling
- Plural: whirlings
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.