vane 英 [veɪn]   美 [ven]

vane

vane  英 [veɪn] 美 [ven]

n. 叶片;[气象] 风向标;风信旗 

名词复数:vanes 

How did this weather vane of the US economy become a car crash of a corporation? 这个美国经济的风向标是怎么成为一个公司的灾难?
Granny took the time to explain the function of her weather vane , hanging on the wall, which predicted the upcoming weather. 奶奶耐心地向我解释过天气风向标的功能,它挂在墙上,用以预测未来的天气。

  • Vane is usually short for “weathervane.” If the vane on top of the building is spinning, it must be windy outside.
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  • n. 叶片;[气象] 风向标;风信旗
  • 1. How did this weather vane of the US economy become a car crash of a corporation?

    这个美国经济的风向标是怎么成为一个公司的灾难?

  • 2. Granny took the time to explain the function of her weather vane , hanging on the wall, which predicted the upcoming weather.

    奶奶耐心地向我解释过天气风向标的功能,它挂在墙上,用以预测未来的天气。

  • vane (n.) "plate metal wind indicator," early 15c., southern England alteration (see V) of fane "flag, banner."
vane / veɪn ; NAmE veɪn / noun a flat blade that is moved by wind or water and is part of the machinery in a windmill,etc. (风车等的)翼,叶片,轮叶 see also weathervane vane vanes vane / veɪn ; NAmE veɪn /
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