Whir

Pronunciation:/wɜr/
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 嗡嗡声
  • 旋转声
  • 轰鸣声

Definitions

verb

Definition

To make a low, continuous, humming or buzzing sound, often associated with machinery or rapid movement.

In ZH

发出低沉、持续的嗡嗡声或嗡鸣声，通常与机械或快速运动相关。

Examples

  • The fan began to whir as it started rotating.
  • I could hear the drone whir overhead.
  • The computer's cooling system will whir loudly when under heavy load.
  • As the bicycle sped by, I could hear the tires whir on the pavement.
  • The engines whirred softly as the plane prepared for takeoff.
noun

Definition

A continuous, humming sound made by mechanical devices in motion.

In ZH

由运动机械设备发出的持续嗡嗡声。

Examples

  • The whir of the blender filled the kitchen.
  • She loved the soothing whir of the ceiling fan on a hot day.
  • The constant whir of the printer was a reminder of the busy office.
  • I could hear the whir of the washers in the laundry room.
  • The whir of the drone created an eerie atmosphere in the silent night.

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