merry-go-round
US /ˈmɛriˌɡoʊˌraʊnd/
UK /ˈmɛriˌɡəʊˌraʊnd/
名詞
1.
旋轉木馬
a revolving amusement ride with seats often shaped like animals, especially horses
範例:
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The children loved riding the merry-go-round at the fair.
孩子們喜歡在遊樂場玩旋轉木馬。
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The old park still has a beautiful, hand-painted merry-go-round.
那個老公園仍然有一個漂亮的手繪旋轉木馬。
2.
循環, 周而復始
a situation in which a series of events or activities repeats itself in a seemingly endless or circular fashion
範例:
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The political debate often feels like a never-ending merry-go-round of accusations and denials.
政治辯論常常感覺像是一場永無止境的指責和否認的循環。
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She felt caught in a merry-go-round of daily chores and responsibilities.
她覺得自己陷入了日常瑣事和責任的循環中。