| 词汇 | swivel |
| 释义 | phraseswivel[swivelled, swivelled, swivelling BrE] [swiveled, swiveled, swiveling AmE] swivel around 1. swivel around/round to turn around, so that you face the opposite direction: Dr Schmidt swivelled around in his chair to face the window. "Your figure's very attractive." Mrs. Mounce swivelled round on her heel, and stared at him.swivel your head/eyes around "There's Phil Aldrich!" Shirley whispered. Liz swivelled her head round to have a look at him.■ SIMILAR TO: turn around, swing around2. swivel around/round if something swivels around, or if you swivel it around, it turns around a central fixed point: The spotlight swivels around and can be pointed in any direction. She swivelled the camera around and scanned the room. (redirected from swivel) keep (one's) head on a swivelTo remain vigilant of one's surroundings. Hey, keep your head on a swivel—we don't want anyone sneaking up on us! |
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