whorl /wɜːl, ˈwɔːl/

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  N-COUNT A whorl is a spiral shape, such as the pattern on the tips of your fingers. 螺旋; (指纹等的)涡 [文学性]

  例：

  He stared at the whorls and lines of her fingertips.

  他盯着看她指尖上的涡纹和流纹。

  例：

  ...dense whorls of red-purple flowers.

  ...层层叠叠的紫红色花朵。