merry-go-round
US /ˈmɛriˌɡoʊˌraʊnd/
UK /ˈmɛriˌɡəʊˌraʊnd/
名词
1.
旋转木马
a revolving amusement ride with seats often shaped like animals, especially horses
示例:
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The children loved riding the merry-go-round at the fair.
孩子们喜欢在游乐场玩旋转木马。
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The old park still has a beautiful, hand-painted merry-go-round.
那个老公园仍然有一个漂亮的手绘旋转木马。
2.
循环, 周而复始
a situation in which a series of events or activities repeats itself in a seemingly endless or circular fashion
示例:
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The political debate often feels like a never-ending merry-go-round of accusations and denials.
政治辩论常常感觉像是一场永无止境的指责和否认的循环。
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She felt caught in a merry-go-round of daily chores and responsibilities.
她觉得自己陷入了日常琐事和责任的循环中。