rolling

英 ['rəʊlɪŋ] 美 ['rolɪŋ]
  • n. 旋转;动摇;轰响
  • adj. 旋转的;起伏的;波动的

英文词源


rolling (adj.)
14c., past participle adjective from roll (v.). Of prairie land from 1819. From mid-15c. as a verbal noun. Rolling pin is recorded from late 15c. Rolling paper for cigarettes, etc., is from 1969. Rolling stock "wheeled vehicles on a railroad" (locomotives, carriages, etc.) is from 1853.
The rollyng stone neuer gatherth mosse. [John Heywood, "A dialogue conteinying the nomber in effect of all the proverbes in the Englishe tongue," 1546]

双语例句


1. Don't forget, I have always kept the money rolling in.
不要忘记,我总是有大量钱财滚滚而来。

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2. Plans are rolling full steam ahead for the Jamaica Festival.
庆祝牙买加节的准备工作正开展得如火如荼。

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3. Burns is a big lad with a rolling gait.
伯恩斯是一个走起路来一摇一晃的高大小伙子。

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4. The country, with its low, rolling hills was beautiful.
这个地区山峦低矮起伏,景色秀丽。

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5. I just want enough cash to start the ball rolling.
我只是想有足够的启动资金。

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