音标:[ˈwɪndˌmɪlz] ;
n. 风车( windmill的复数形式 ); 旋转玩具; <口>直升飞机; 假想的敌人(或坏事)
n. a mill that is powered by the wind
n. generator that extracts usable energy from winds

windmill的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. Windmills are a common sight in Holland.风车是荷兰常见的景色。
  2. The grinder was powered by a windmill.这磨盘由风车提供动力。
  3. A windmill is used to crush grain into flour.风车被用来把谷粒轧成面粉。
用作动词(v.)
  1. The propeller will windmill and crank the engine.螺旋浆将旋转并转动引擎的曲柄。

词汇搭配

  • tilt at windmills无的放矢; 攻击想象...
  • flying windmill直升飞机
  • windmill condition风车状态
  • windmill sail风力发动机工作轮叶,...
  • windmill attack大抡臂扣球
  • windmill governor风力调速器,风力发动...
  • windmill padding风车式划浆
  • jumbo windmill巨型风力发动机...
  • windmill paddling风车式划桨
  • windmill brake风车式制动装置...
  • windmill pump风车泵
  • windmill generator风力发电机
  • windmill service大力钩手发球,抡臂发...
  • windmill smash钩手扣球
  • windmill anemometer风车式风速表...
  • throw one's cap over the windmill冒身败名裂的危险,不...
  • fling the cap over the windmill冒身败名裂的危险,不...
  • fling one's cap over the windmill冒身败名裂的危险,不...
  • throw the cap over the windmill冒身败名裂的危险,不...

经典引文

  • He windmilled his arms in a brief attempt to keep his balance.

    出自:D. R. Koontz
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