whir
US /wɝː/
UK /wɜːr/
动词
嗡嗡作响, 呼呼作响
to make a continuous, low, humming sound, often associated with rapid motion or machinery
示例:
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The old washing machine began to whir loudly.
旧洗衣机开始发出响亮的嗡嗡声。
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The helicopter blades started to whir as it prepared for takeoff.
直升机螺旋桨开始呼呼作响，准备起飞。
名词
嗡嗡声, 呼呼声
a continuous, low, humming sound
示例:
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We heard the faint whir of the computer fan.
我们听到了电脑风扇微弱的嗡嗡声。
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The sudden whir of wings startled the birds.
翅膀突然的呼呼声惊动了鸟儿。