[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)滚;(使)滚动 When something rolls or when you roll it, it moves along a surface, turning over many times.
[V prep/adv]
[V n prep]
The ball rolled into the net...
球滚进了网中。
Their car went off the road and rolled over...
他们的车冲出公路,翻倒在一旁。
I rolled a ball across the carpet...
我把球滚过地毯。
Roll the meat in coarsely ground black pepper to season it.
将肉在粗研的黑胡椒粉里滚一下以调味。
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[VERB 动词](身体)滚动,打滚 If you roll somewhere, you move on a surface while lying down, turning your body over and over, so that you are sometimes on your back, sometimes on your side, and sometimes on your front.
[V prep/adv]
When I was a little kid I rolled down a hill and broke my leg...
我小时候从一座山坡上滚了下来,把腿摔断了。
They just rolled about on the floor punching each other like schoolboys...
他们像小学生一样,在地板上滚来滚去,互相挥着拳头揍对方。
She rolled over and propped herself up on her elbows.
她打了个滚,然后用胳膊肘把自己撑了起来。
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[VERB 动词](车辆)慢慢开动,缓缓行进 When vehicles roll along, they move along slowly.
[V prep/adv]
The lorry quietly rolled forward.
卡车静静地缓慢前行。
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[VERB 动词](机器)转动,运转,工作 If a machine rolls, it is operating.
[V]
He slipped and fell on an airplane gangway as the cameras rolled...
在摄像时他不慎滑倒在飞机座位间的通道上。
The newspaper presses are rolling in Pittsburgh again today.
今天,匹兹堡的报纸又开始印刷了。
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[VERB 动词](液体)滚落,滑落 If drops of liquid roll down a surface, they move quickly down it.
[V down n]
She looked at Ginny and tears rolled down her cheeks.
她看着金尼,泪水滑落脸庞。
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[VERB 动词]卷;绕;使成筒状(或球状) If you roll something flexible into a cylinder or a ball, you form it into a cylinder or a ball by wrapping it several times around itself or by shaping it between your hands.
[V n into n]
[V n]
[V P n (not pron)]
[Also V n P]
He took off his sweater, rolled it into a pillow and lay down on the grass...
他脱下毛衣,将它卷成一个枕头,然后在草地上躺了下来。
He rolled and lit another cigarette.
他又卷了一支烟并点着了。
Roll up means the same as roll .roll up同roll
Stein rolled up the paper bag with the money inside.
斯坦把装了钱的纸袋卷了起来。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:
toilet roll
;卷;卷轴 A roll of paper, plastic, cloth, or wire is a long piece of it that has been wrapped many times around itself or around a tube.
[usu N of n]
The photographers had already shot a dozen rolls of film.
摄影师们已经照了一打胶卷了。
...a roll of blue insulated wire.
一卷蓝色的绝缘电线
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[VERB 动词]摇(车窗);卷(窗帘等) If you roll up something such as a car window or a blind, you cause it to move upwards by turning a handle. If you roll it down, you cause it to move downwards by turning a handle.
[V n with adv]
In mid-afternoon, shopkeepers began to roll down their shutters...
下午三时左右,店主们开始放下百叶窗。
She rolled up the window and drove on...
她把车窗摇上来,继续开车。
He rolled his window down and gave the man the money.
他把窗户摇下来,把钱递给这个男人。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]转动(眼睛);(眼珠)骨碌碌地转 If you roll your eyes or if your eyes roll, they move round and upwards. People sometimes roll their eyes when they are frightened, bored, or annoyed.
[V n]
[V]
[WRITTEN 笔语]
People may roll their eyes and talk about overprotective, interfering grandmothers...
人们可能会翻着白眼谈论那些溺爱儿孙、样样都要插手的祖母。
His eyes rolled and he sobbed.
他转了转眼睛,呜咽起来。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](一人份的)小圆面包,面包卷 A roll is a small piece of bread that is round or long and is made to be eaten by one person. Rolls can be eaten plain, with butter, or with a filling.
He spread butter on a roll.
他把黄油抹在小圆面包上。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:
drum roll
;(鼓的)咚咚声,隆隆声,持续的轰鸣声 A roll of drums is a long, low, fairly loud sound made by drums.
As the town clock struck two, they heard the roll of drums.
当小镇的时钟敲响两点钟时,他们听到了隆隆的鼓声。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]名单;名册 A roll is an official list of people's names.
[with supp]
...the electoral roll.
选民名单
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rock and roll
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sausage roll
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[PHRASE 短语]连连成功;连交好运 If someone is on a roll, they are having great success which seems likely to continue.
[usu v-link PHR]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
I made a name for myself and I was on a roll, I couldn't see anything going wrong.
我靠自己的能力成名了,接二连三地获得成功,我觉得一切似乎一帆风顺。
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[PHRASE 短语]盼望;期待 If you say roll on something, you mean that you would like it to come soon, because you are looking forward to it.
[PHR n]
[feelings]
[BRIT 英]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
Roll on the day someone develops an effective vaccine against malaria.
盼望有一天有人会研制出一种能有效预防疟疾的疫苗。
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[PHRASE 短语]集于一身;融为一体 If something is several things rolled into one, it combines the main features or qualities of those things.
[pl-n PHR]
Experts claimed that teachers had to be Einstein, Marie Curie and Linford Christie rolled into one to help children grasp the new national curriculum...
This is our kitchen, sitting and dining room all rolled into one.
这既是我们的厨房,又是客厅和餐厅。
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to start the ball rolling→see:
ball
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roll★/rəʊl; NAmEroʊl/
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rollrollsrolledrollingnoun★ _roll_comp.jpg _roll.jpg of paper/cloth, etc. 纸、织物等1★[countable ]roll(of sth) a long piece of paper, cloth, film, etc. that has been wrapped around itself or a tube several times so that it forms the shape of a tube 卷;卷轴◆a roll of film一卷胶卷◆Wallpaper is sold in rolls.壁纸论卷销售。☞see also
toilet roll
of sweets/candy 糖果2★[countable ]roll(of sth) ( NAmE) a paper tube wrapped around sweets/candy, etc. 一管◆a roll of mints一管薄荷糖bread 面包3★(alsoˌbread ˈroll)[countable ]a small loafof bread for one person 小面包条;小圆面包◆Soup and a roll: £3.50汤和面包卷:3.50 英镑◆a chicken/cheese, etc. roll(= filled with chicken/cheese, etc.)鸡肉卷、奶酪卷等☞compare
bun
(2 )☞see also
sausage roll
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spring roll
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Swiss roll
of body 身体4[singular ]an act of rolling the body over and over 翻滚;打滚◆The kittens were enjoying a roll in the sunshine.那些小猫在阳光下嬉戏打滚。5[countable ]a physical exercise in which you roll your body on the ground, moving your back and legs over your head 滚翻;翻跟头◆a forward/backward roll前╱后滚翻of ship/plane 船只;飞机6[uncountable ]the act of moving from side to side so that one side is higher than the other 摇晃;摇荡☞compare
pitch
n. (8 )of fat 脂肪7[countable ]an area of too much fat on your body, especially around your waist 脂肪堆积的部位,肥胖的部位(尤指腰部)◆Rolls of fat hung over his belt.一堆肥肉坠在他的腰带上。list of names 名单8[countable ]an official list of names 花名册;名单◆the electoral roll(= a list of all the people who can vote in an election)选民名册◆The chairman called/took the roll(= called out the names on a list to check that everyone was present).主席点了名。☞see also
payroll
(1 )sound 声音9[countable ]roll(of sth) a deep continuous sound 隆隆声;持续的轰鸣声◆the distant roll of thunder远处隆隆的雷声◆a drum roll咚咚的鼓声of dice 骰子10[countable ]an act of rolling a dice掷骰子◆The order of play is decided by the roll of a dice.比赛顺序是通过掷骰子决定的。phonetics 语音学11=
trill
(3 )IDIOMSbe on a ˈroll( informal) to be experiencing a period of success at what you are doing 连连获胜;连续交好运◆Don't stop me now—I'm on a roll!现在别阻止我,我正鸿运当头呢!a ˌroll in the ˈhay( informal) an act of having sex with sb 性交verb★ _cooking_preparation_comp.jpg _rollout.jpg turn over 翻转1★[intransitive , transitive ]to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do this (使)翻滚,滚动+ adv./prep.◆The ball rolled down the hill.球滚下了山。◆We watched the waves rolling onto the beach.我们望着波浪涌向海滩。rollsth + adv./prep. ◆Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard.送货人正把桶滚到院子一边。2★[intransitive , transitive ]to turn over and over or round and round while remaining in the same place; to make sth do this (使)原地转圈,原地打转(+ adv./prep.)◆a dog rolling in the mud在泥浆里打滚的狗◆Her eyes rolled.她那双眼睛滴溜溜地转动。rollsth (+ adv./prep.) ◆She rolled her eyesupwards (= to show surprise or disapproval).她翻着白眼。◆He was rolling a pencil between his fingers.他用手指捻动着铅笔。3★[intransitive , transitive ]roll(sb/sth) over (onto sth) |roll(sb/sth) (over) onto sth to turn over to face a different direction; to make sb/sth do this (使)翻身,翻转rollover (onto sth) ◆She rolled over to let the sun brown her back.她翻了个身,让太阳把她的背晒成古铜色。rollonto sth ◆He rolled onto his back.他翻过身来仰面躺着。rollsb/sth (over) (onto sth) ◆I rolled the baby over onto its stomach.我让婴儿翻过身去趴着。◆to roll a dice/die(= in a game)掷骰子◆( especially NAmE) She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash.她在时速 100 英里时翻了车。move (as if) on wheels 靠轮子滚动4★[intransitive , transitive ]to move smoothly (on wheels or as if on wheels); to make sth do this (使)滚动,移动(+ adv./prep.)◆The car began to roll back down the hill.汽车开始倒着往山下滑。◆The traffic rolled slowly forwards.车流缓缓地向前挪动。◆Mist was rolling in from the sea.薄雾从海上涌来。rollsth (+ adv./prep.) ◆He rolled the trolley across the room.他推着手推车穿过房间。make ball/tube 做成球╱管5★[transitive , intransitive ]roll(sth) (up) (into sth) to make sth/yourself into the shape of a ball or tube 使…成球状(或管状)◆I rolled the string into a ball.我把线绳儿绕成了一个球。◆We rolled up the carpet.我们把地毯卷了起来。◆a rolled-up newspaper卷成卷的报纸◆I always roll my own(= make my own cigarettes).我总是自己卷烟抽。◆The hedgehog rolled up into a ball.刺猬团成了一个球。☞compare
unroll
(1 )fold clothing 叠衣服6★[transitive ]to fold the edge of a piece of clothing, etc. over and over on itself to make it shorter 把(衣服的边)卷起来rollsth up ◆Roll up your sleeves.把你的袖子挽起来。rollsth + adv./prep. ◆She rolled her jeans to her knees.她把牛仔裤卷到了膝盖处。make sth flat 使平坦7[transitive ]rollsth (out) to make sth flat by pushing sth heavy over it 使平坦;压平◆Roll the pastry on a floured surface.在撒了面粉的板面上将油酥面团擀平。wrap up 包裹8[transitive ]rollsb/sth/yourself (up) in sth to wrap or cover sb/sth/yourself in sth (用某物)包裹,覆盖◆Roll the meat in the breadcrumbs.用面包屑将肉裹起来。◆He rolled himself up in the blanket.他把自己裹在毯子里。of ship/plane/walk 船只;飞机;行走9[intransitive , transitive ]roll(sth) (+ adv./prep.) to move or make sth move from side to side (使)摇摆,摇晃◆He walked with a rolling gait.他摇摇晃晃地走着。◆The ship was rolling heavily to and fro.轮船剧烈地颠簸着。☞compare
pitch
v. (6 )make sound 发出声音10[intransitive , transitive ]to make a long continuous sound 发出持续的声音◆rolling drums咚咚的鼓声◆Thunder rolled.雷声隆隆。rollsth ◆to roll your r's(= by letting your tongue vibratewith each ‘r’ sound) 发 r 的舌尖颤音machine 机器11[intransitive , transitive ]when a machine rollsor sb rollsit, it operates 启动;开动◆They had to repeat the scene because the cameras weren't rolling.他们只好重新拍摄这个镜头,因为摄影机没有启动。rollsth ◆Roll the cameras!开拍!IDIOMSbe ˈrolling in money/it( informal) to have a lot of money 非常富有;财源滚滚;腰缠万贯let's ˈroll( informal) ( especially NAmE) used to suggest to a group of people that you should all start doing sth or going somewhere 咱们开始干吧;咱们动身吧rolled into ˈonecombined in one person or thing 融为一体;集于一身◆Banks are several businesses rolled into one.银行集数种商业活动于一身。ˌrolling in the ˈaisles( informal) laughing a lot 大笑;笑声不断◆She soon had us rolling in the aisles.她很快就让我们笑个不停。a rolling ˈstone gathers no ˈmoss( saying) a person who moves from place to place, job to job, etc. does not have a lot of money, possessions or friends but is free from responsibilities 滚石不生苔,频迁不聚财ˈroll on…!( BrE) ( informal) used to say that you want sth to happen or arrive soon 赶快到来吧◆Roll on Friday!星期五快来吧!roll up your ˈsleevesto prepare to work or fight 捋起袖子;准备动手;摩拳擦掌roll with the ˈpunchesto adapt yourself to a difficult situation 使自己适应艰苦环境☞more at
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n.PHRASAL VERBSˌroll aˈround(BrE alsoˌroll aˈbout)to be laughing so much that you can hardly control yourself 大笑不止ˌroll sth↔ˈback1to turn or force sth back or further away 击退;使后退◆to roll back the frontiers of space拓展太空领域2( NAmE) to reduce prices, etc. 降低,削减(价格等)◆to roll back inflation减低通货膨胀ˌroll sth↔ˈdown1to open sth by turning a handle 摇开;旋开◆He rolled down his car window and started shouting at them.他摇下车窗,朝他们大声喊起来。2to make a rolled piece of clothing, etc. hang or lie flat 展开,铺开,摊开(卷状物)◆to roll down your sleeves捋下袖子ˌroll ˈin( informal) 1to arrive in great numbers or amounts 大量涌入;滚滚而来◆Offers of help are still rolling in.仍然不断有人表示愿意提供援助。2to arrive late at a place, without seeming worried or sorry 姗姗来迟◆Steve rolled in around lunchtime.到午饭时分,史蒂夫才慢吞吞地来了。ˌroll sth↔ˈout1to make sth flat by pushing sth over it 将…轧平◆Roll out the pastry.将油酥面团擀平。2to officially make a new product available or start a new political campaign正式推出(新产品);开展(新的政治运动)SYN
launch
◆The new model is to be rolled out in July.这种新型号将在七月份推出市场。☞related noun
roll-out
ˌroll ˈover( informal) to be easily defeated without even trying 不战自败;轻易认输◆We can't expect them to just roll over for us.我们不能指望他们会乖乖地向我们认输。ˌroll sb↔ˈover( BrE) ( informal) to defeat sb easily 轻易打败某人◆They rolled us over in the replay.他们在重赛中轻而易举地战胜了我们。ˌroll sth↔ˈover( technical 术语) to allow money that sb owes to be paid back at a later date 将(债务)转期;允许延期偿还(欠款)◆The bank refused to roll over the debt.银行拒不允许延期偿还借款。☞related noun
rollover
(1 )ˌroll ˈup( informal) to arrive 到达◆Bill finally rolled up two hours late.比尔最终迟到了两个小时。◆Roll up! Roll up! (= used to invite people who are passing to form an audience)快来看哪!快来看哪!ˌroll sth↔ˈupto close sth by turning a handle (转动把手)关闭◆She rolled up all the windows.她关上了所有的窗户。roll/rəʊl; NAmEroʊl/
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rollroll1 /rəʊl $ roʊl/ ●●●S1W2 verb
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1round object [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] if something rolls, especially something round, or if you roll it, it moves along a surface by turning over and overroll down/into/through etc The ball rolled into the street. One of the eggs rolled off the counter.roll something along/in/onto etc something Roll the chicken breasts in flour.2person/animal [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] (also roll over) to turn your body over one or more times while lying down, or to turn someone else’s body overroll down/onto/off etc The children rolled down the hill, laughing. Ralph rolled onto his stomach.roll somebody onto/off something I tried to roll him onto his side.3shape of tube/ball [transitive] (also roll up) to make something into the shape of a tube or ballroll something into a ball/tube Roll the dough into small balls. Would you like the paper rolled or folded?4make something flat [transitive] to make something flat by rolling something heavy over it → rolling pin: Pizza dough should be rolled thinly.5clothes [transitive] (also roll up) to fold the sleeves or legs of something that you are wearing upwards, so that they are shorter: His sleeves were rolled above his elbows.6something with wheels [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move on wheels, or make something that has wheels moveroll into/forwards/past etc Her car was slowly rolling away from the curb.roll something to/around etc something The waitress rolled the dessert trolley over to our table.► see thesaurus at
push
7drop of liquid [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move over a surface smoothly without stoppingroll down/onto etc Tears rolled down her cheeks.8waves/clouds [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move continuously in a particular directionroll into/towards etc Mist rolled in from the sea. We watched the waves rolling onto the beach.9game [intransitive, transitive] if you roll dice, you throw them as part of a game10sound [intransitive] if drums or thunder roll, they make a long low series of sounds: Thunder rolled in the distance.11machine/camera [intransitive] if a machine such as a film camera or a printing press rolls, it operates: There was silence as the cameras started to roll.12ship/plane [intransitive] if a ship or plane rolls, it leans one way and then another with the movement of the water or air13cigarette [transitive] to make your own cigarette, using tobacco or marijuana and special paper → roll-up: Ben rolled a joint (=a cigarette containing marijuana) and lit it. It’s cheaper to roll your own (=make your own cigarettes).14shoulders [transitive] to move your shoulders forward, up, and back down: He rolled his shoulders back.15eyes [transitive] to move your eyes around and up, especially in order to show that you are annoyed or think something is silly: Lucy rolled her eyes as Tom sat down beside her.16attack [transitive] American English informal to rob someone, especially when they are drunk and asleep: Kids on the streets rolled drunks for small change.17(all) rolled into one if someone or something is several different things rolled into one, they include or do the work of all those things: Mum was cook, chauffeur, nurse, and entertainer all rolled into one.18get (something) rolling to start happening or make something start happening in a smooth and successful way: The business didn’t really get rolling until 1975. Have a good breakfast to get your day rolling.19be rolling in money/dough/cash/it to have or earn a lot of money: ‘He’s rolling in it,’ said the girl, pointing at Lewis.20be rolling in the aisles if people in a theatre, cinema etc are rolling in the aisles, they are laughing a lot21be ready to roll spoken to be ready to start doing something: The car was packed and we were ready to roll.22let’s roll spoken used to suggest to a group of people that you all begin doing something or go somewhere23roll with the punches to deal with problems or difficulties by doing whatever you need to do, rather than by trying only one method: Strong industries were able to roll with the punches during the recession.24roll on something British English spoken used to say that you wish a time or event would come quickly: Roll on the weekend!25roll your r’s to pronounce the sound /r/ using your tongue in a way that makes the sound very long26a rolling stone gathers no moss used to say that someone who often changes jobs, moves to different places etc is not able to have any permanent relationships or duties27that's how I roll/it's how I roll spoken used to say that what you are doing is how you like to do things or live your life → set/start/keep the ball rolling
at ball1(5)
, → heads will roll
at head1(36)
, → let the good times roll
at let1(20)
roll around (also roll round British English) phrasal verbif a time, event etc that happens regularly rolls around, it arrives or takes place again: By the time Wednesday rolled around, I still hadn’t finished.roll back phrasal verb1to reduce the influence or power of a law, system, government etc: a threat to roll back the legislation of the past 12 years2especially American English to reduce a price, cost etc: the administration’s promise to roll back taxes →
rollback
3to force your opponents in a war to move back from their position4 roll back the years British English to make someone remember something from the past: Looking at those old photos really rolled back the years.roll down phrasal verb1roll a window down to open a car window2to unfold the ends of your sleeves or trouser legs so that they are their usual length: He rolled down his sleeves and buttoned the cuffs.roll in phrasal verb1to happen or arrive in large numbers or quantities: As the result of our appeal, the money came rolling in.2to arrive, especially later than usual or expected: Chris finally rolled in at about 4:00 am.3if mist, clouds etc roll in, they begin to cover an area of the sky or land: Fog rolled in from the sea.roll out phrasal verb1 roll something ↔ out to make food that you are preparing flat and thin by pushing a rolling pin over it: Roll out the dough on a floured surface.2roll something ↔ out to make a new product available for people to buy or useSYN launch: The company expects to roll out the new software in September. →
roll-out
3to leave a place, especially later than expectedroll out of We used to hear people rolling out of the pubs at closing time. He finally rolled out of bed at noon.4 roll something ↔ out to put something flat on the ground or a surface, when it was previously rolled into a tube shape: We rolled out our sleeping bags under the stars.5roll out the red carpet to make special preparations for an important visitorroll over phrasal verbto turn your body over once so that you are lying in a different position, or to turn someone’s body over: Ben rolled over and kissed her.roll over onto The guards rolled him over onto his front.roll up phrasal verb1to make something into the shape of a tube or ball, or to become this shaperoll something ↔ up Painters arrived and rolled up the carpet.roll up into Many animals roll up into a ball for warmth.2roll your sleeves/trousers etc up to turn the ends of your sleeves or trouser legs over several times so that they are shorter3roll your sleeves up to start doing a job even though it is difficult or you do not want to do it: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get some work done on the basics.4roll a window up to close the window of a car5to arrive somewhere, especially late or when you were not expected: Max rolled up just after 9 o'clock.6roll up! British English spoken used to call people to come and watch or buy things at a circus or fair
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1paper/film/money etc a piece of paper, camera film, money etc that has been rolled into the shape of a tuberoll of I used up three rolls of film on holiday. There’s a new roll of silver foil in there. wallpaper costing £3 a roll →
kitchen roll
, toilet roll
2bread a small round loaf of bread for one person → bun: hot soup served with crusty rollsbread rolls with butterham/cheese etc roll British English (=one that is filled with ham, cheese etc)3list of names an official list of namesSYN registeron the roll British English a school with 300 pupils on the rollcall/take the roll (=say the list of names to check who is there) The teacher called the roll. Three senators missed the roll call.the electoral roll British English, the (voter) rolls American English (=a list of the people who are allowed to vote)welfare rolls American English (=a list of people without jobs who claim money from the state) Thompson said he had cut welfare rolls by 39%. →
roll of honour
, honor roll
4be on a roll informal to be having a lot of success with what you are trying to do: Midvale High was on a roll, having won their last six basketball games.5game the action of throwing dice as part of a game: If you get a 7 or 11 on your first roll, you win.6skin/fat a thick layer of skin or fat, usually just below your waistroll of the rolls of fat on her stomach7physical movementa) British English a movement in which you roll forward or back in a controlled way with your body curled so that your head is near your feet, often done as part of a sportSYN somersault: a forward roll gymnasts doing rolls and handspringsb) especially British English the action of turning your body over one or more times while lying down: a young horse having a roll in the field8drums/guns/thunder a long low fairly loud sound made by drums etc: There was a roll of thunder, and the rain started pelting down. a drum roll9ship/plane the movement of a ship or plane when it leans from side to side with the movement of the water or air10a roll in the hay old-fashioned informal when you have sex with someone – used humorously →
rock 'n' roll
, sausage roll
, spring roll
, Swiss roll
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