Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #3841
spin
曲解;粉饰;带倾向性地描述
to present information in a way that makes it seem favourable
常指为了有利效果而歪曲事实
- 1.
To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
将纤维捻合缠绕制成纱线
- 2.
To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
带有倾向性地陈述或解释,以使某事显得有利
- 3.
To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
使球在球场上弹跳时侧向移动
- 4.
To move sideways when bouncing.
弹跳时侧向移动
- 5.
To form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar
使形成细条或带状,如糖丝
- 6.
To form (a web, a cocoon, silk, etc.) from threads produced by the extrusion of a viscid, transparent liquid, which hardens on coming into contact with the air; said of the spider, the silkworm, etc.
(蜘蛛、蚕等)分泌黏稠透明液体,遇空气凝固成丝,织成(网、茧等)
- 7.
To shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe.
在车床上旋转金属板,用光滑工具或辊轮压弯成中空形状
- 8.
To move swiftly.
快速移动
- 9.
To stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet.
呈线状或细流喷出
- 10.
To wait in a loop until some condition becomes true.
在循环中等待,直到某个条件成立
- 11.
To rotate into the gravel or managing to remain on the straight as a result of bad weather.
(车辆)因恶劣天气旋转冲入砂砾区,或设法保持直线行驶
- 12.
To use an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class.
使用健身自行车,尤指作为健身课程的一部分
- 13.
To ride a bicycle at a fast cadence.
以快速踏频骑自行车
- 14.
To draw out tediously; prolong.
冗长地拖长;延长
- 15.
To fish with a swivel or spoonbait.
用旋转亮片或匙形饵钓鱼
(使球)旋转侧移;骑动感单车;吐丝织(网);结(茧);纺线;捻纱;疾行;飞速移动
In use
The politician tried to spin the bad news into a success story.
She spun the accident report to make her company look less responsible.
Don't believe everything they say; they always spin the facts to suit their story.
spin + object (使旋转)
She spun the top.
她旋转了陀螺。
spin + a story/lie (编造)
He spun a fascinating story.
他编造了一个迷人的故事。
spin (intransitive) (旋转)
The dancer spun gracefully.
Connections
Collocations
- spin a yarn
- 编造故事;侃侃而谈
- The old sailor spun a yarn about his adventures at sea.老水手编了个关于他在海上冒险的故事。
- spin a web
- 织网;设圈套
- The spider spun a web to catch insects.蜘蛛织网捕捉昆虫。
- spin around
- 旋转;转身
- She spun around to face him when she heard her name.她听到自己的名字时转过身来面对他。
- spin out of control
- 失控旋转
- The car hit an icy patch and spun out of control.汽车撞上结冰路段后失控旋转。
- spin cotton
- 纺棉花
- In the past, women would spin cotton into thread at home.过去,妇女会在家里把棉花纺成线。
- spin a story
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象陀螺快速旋转(旋转)或蜘蛛吐丝织网(纺纱),两者都贯穿着'spin'的‘绕轴转动’和‘搓捻’核心动作。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:物理旋转(如陀螺、车轮)、人体旋转(如舞蹈、摔倒)、比喻旋转(如头晕、思绪混乱) 表示旋转时,该词在口语和书面语中都很常见,中性语域。多用于描述物体快速转动或人眩晕的感觉。
Grammar Note
动词,可及物或不及物
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the spelling chunk 'in' and the short i sound /ɪn/, which rhymes with 'spin'. Be cautious: words like 'spine' (/spaɪn/) look similar but have a long i sound and do not rhyme.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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