| Front | swivel |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verbBrE /ˈswɪvl/NAmE /ˈswɪvl/noun  word origin (often used as an adjective)a device used to connect two parts of an object together, allowing one part to turn around without moving the othera swivel chair (= one on which the seat turns around without moving the base) See picture verb  verb forms  word origin  example bank (-ll-, US -l-)1 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) (+ adv./prep.) to turn or make sth turn around a fixed central point spinShe swivelled the chair around to face them.2 [intransitive, transitive] ~ (sth) (+ adv./prep.) to turn or move your body, eyes or head around quickly to face another direction swingHe swivelled around to look at her. 牛津7双解 柯林斯2008 朗文动词短语 |
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