spin [ spʌn ]

• n.
  • a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
  • the act of rotating rapidly

    "he gave the crank a spin"

    同义词： twirl twist twisting whirl

  • a short drive in a car

    "he took the new car for a spin"

  • rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

    同义词： tailspin

  • a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

    "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"

• v.
  • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

    同义词： spin around whirl reel gyrate

  • stream in jets, of liquids
  • cause to spin

    "spin a coin"

    同义词： whirl birl twirl

  • make up a story

    "spin a yarn"

  • form a web by making a thread

    "spiders spin a fine web"

  • work natural fibers into a thread

    "spin silk"

  • twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

    "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"

  • prolong or extend

    "spin out a visit"

    同义词： spin out

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