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Pendulum Clock Swings Side 例:The Swung 英[ˈpendjələm 美[ˈpendʒələm

单词 pendulum
音标
英[ˈpendjələm] 美[ˈpendʒələm]
解释
n.摆,钟摆;摇摆不定的事态(或局面);
例句

N-COUNT
钟摆
The pendulum of a clock is a rod with a weight at the end which swings from side to side in order to make the clock work.

N-SING
(局势意见等的)摇摆不定,变化不定
You can use the idea of a pendulum and the way it swings regularly as a way of talking about regular changes in a situation or in people's opinions.
例:The pendulum has swung back and the American car companies have made dramatic advances in safety...三十年河东,三十年河西,美国汽车公司在安全方面已经取得了巨大进步。
例:The political pendulum has swung in favour of the liberals.政治形势转而对自由主义者有利。
变形
pl:pendulums~

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