Pronunciation

/wiːl/

Definitions

Noun

• A machine part: A circular, usually metallic disc with a hub and spokes that rotates on an axle, providing support and facilitating movement, especially in vehicles and machinery. Example: “The car’s steering wheel helps control its direction.”
• A一轮或一组圆盘: A circular object, like a disk or a set of disks, often used metaphorically to represent a cycle or a series of events. Example: “Life is a wheel of fortune, with ups and downs.”

Verb

• To rotate or steer: To turn or guide using a wheel or wheels. Example: “The driver turned the wheel to navigate the curve.”
• To move or be involved in a cycle: To participate in a sequence or progression. Example: “The economy goes through cycles of growth and recession, like the wheel of commerce.”

Adjective

• Describing something circular or round: Example: “The antique wheel had intricate designs carved into it.”

Phrases

• “Spin a wheel” means to rotate a wheel, often symbolically or metaphorically.
• “On the wheel of life” refers to the idea of a continuous cycle of experiences.
• “Rolling the wheel” can mean making progress or moving forward.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The mechanic greased the wheel bearings to ensure smooth rotation.”
• Verb: “She spun the wheel to start the old-fashioned gramophone.”
• Adjective: “The wooden wheel was a key component of the mill.”

Synonyms

• Hub
• Spoke
• Cogwheel
• Pivot -轮回 (In Chinese, referring to a cycle)