wind
gb/wˈɪnd/ us/wˈɪnd/
A2
英语
~ 1200
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
event
1
Moving air in nature
Air that moves outside because of weather.
用法模式：
the wind [verb]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'wind' (moving air) with 'wind' (to turn something). Pronunciation also differs: /wɪnd/ for moving air, /waɪnd/ for the verb.
近义词
breeze (Usually refers to a gentler or lighter wind.)
反义词
calm (Refers to a lack of wind or still air.)
搭配
strong wind
|cold wind
|gust of wind
|wind speed
|wind direction
主题
weather
|nature
|daily life
例句
- The wind was so strong it knocked over the trash cans.
- A cold wind blew in from the north.
- The trees swayed gently in the evening wind.
- The sailors waited for the wind to change direction.
- Wind speeds reached 60 miles per hour during the storm.
学习者例句
- The wind is very cold today.
- I can hear the wind outside my window.
- The wind moved the leaves on the tree.
- The wind is coming from the east.
动词
B1
action
2
Turn or twist around
To turn something around many times, often into a circle or spiral shape.
用法模式：
to wind [something] around [something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'wind' (turn something) with 'wind' (air movement) because of identical spelling but different pronunciation.
近义词
coil (Emphasizes forming loops or spirals, often more deliberate and neat.)
反义词
unwind (Means to undo the winding or twisting of something.)
搭配
wind a clock
|wind a rope
|wind thread around
主题
daily life
|manual actions
|daily_life
例句
- She wound the scarf around her neck.
- He wound the rope neatly around the post.
- You need to wind the string tightly so it doesn’t come loose.
- Wind the wire carefully to avoid kinks.
学习者例句
- Please wind the string around the box.
- He winds the rope around the pole.
- I wind my scarf when it is cold.
- Wind the tape slowly.
动词
B1
action
3
Turn handle/key to operate
To make something work by turning a handle or key again and again.
用法模式：
to wind [something] up/down
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think modern watches need winding, but many are battery-powered.
近义词
crank (More specific to turning a handle in certain devices.)
反义词
unwind (In mechanical contexts, means to release tension from a wound mechanism.)
搭配
wind a watch
|wind a toy
|wind a clock
主题
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
例句
- Don’t forget to wind your watch before bed.
- He wound up the old toy car and set it on the floor.
- You have to wind this clock every morning.
学习者例句
- I need to wind my watch every day.
- Wind up the toy and it will move.
- Please wind the clock before you sleep.
名词
B2
property
4
Breath for activity or speech
How much you can breathe when running or talking.
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with 'wind' meaning moving air, but here it refers to breath in your body.
近义词
breath (General term for inhaled/exhaled air, not just capacity.)
反义词
breathlessness (Refers to being unable to breathe easily.)
搭配
out of wind
|get your wind back
主题
health
|sports
|body
例句
- He had to stop running to catch his wind.
- After the climb, she was out of wind.
- The boxer took a moment between rounds to get his wind back.
学习者例句
- I need to stop and get my wind back.
- He ran fast and lost his wind.
- She was out of wind after running upstairs.
动词
B1
action
5
Move along a curving path
To go in a path that curves and turns many times.
用法模式：
to wind through/around [something]
近义词
meander (Often suggests aimless or leisurely winding movement.)
反义词
straighten (To make something have no curves or bends.)
搭配
winding road
|path winds through
主题
travel
|nature
|space
例句
- The river winds through the valley.
- The path winds around the old castle.
- The road winds up the mountain.
学习者例句
- The river winds through the forest.
- We walked on a road that winds up the hill.
- The path winds around big rocks.
语法
词典原形
wind
IPA
GB/wˈɪnd/
US/wˈɪnd/
音节与重音
wind （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (wind)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: wind
- Plural: wind, winds
Verb
- Base: wind
- 3rd Person Singular: winds
- Present Participle: winding
- Past: winded, wound
- Past Participle: wound
词族
Forms
Core family
windy
adjective A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
windless
adjective
Advanced or less common
headwind
noun
tailwind
noun
windswept
adjective
downwind
adverb
语法重点
- Irregular past participle: wound Verb
相关表达
get wind of
3/ɡˈɛt wˈɪnd əv/
idiom
Learn something secretly/indirectly
To hear news or information about something, often by accident or secretly.
例句
- The police got wind of the robbery before it happened.
- I don’t want my boss to get wind of my plans.
in the wind
4/ˈɪn ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
Likely happening soon (unofficial)
People think something will happen soon, but it is not sure yet.
例句
- There are changes in the wind at the company.
- Rumors of a merger are in the wind.
sail close to the wind
5/sˈeɪl klˈoʊs tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
Act near rule limits without breaking them fully
To do something that is almost against the law or rules, but not quite breaking them.
例句
- That politician is sailing close to the wind with his campaign financing.
- Their marketing tactics sail close to the wind.
second wind
1/sˈɛkənd wˈɪnd/
idiom
Renewed energy after tiredness
A sudden return of energy when you were tired before.
例句
- After a short break, I got my second wind and finished the race.
- He seemed exhausted but got his second wind after dinner.
throw caution to the wind
2/θɹˈoʊ kˈɔʃən tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
Ignore risk or danger completely
To do something without thinking about possible problems or danger.
例句
- She threw caution to the wind and invested all her money in stocks.
- They threw caution to the wind and went on an unplanned trip.
throw caution to the wind
6/θɹˈoʊ kˈɔʃən tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
act without caring about risk
To do something without worrying about danger, risk, or bad results.
例句
- They threw caution to the wind and invested all their savings in the start-up.
- For one night she threw caution to the wind and stayed out dancing until dawn.
- He decided to throw caution to the wind and quit his job to travel.