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careen

Произношение: [kəˈriːn]

Слово

Контекст: «movement»

(verb) to move quickly and uncontrollably, especially in a sideways direction. Imagine when a car goes too fast and swerves; that's careening.

Пример

The bicycle careened down the hill, and the rider was laughing all the way.

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The car didn’t careen off the road; it was driving safely and smoothly.

Пример

Did you see how that skateboarder careened around the corner?

Контекст: «sudden change»

(verb) to shift or tilt suddenly. It’s like when a ship tilts over to one side unexpectedly.

Пример

The boat careened to the side as a big wave hit it.

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The boat didn't careen at all; it stayed steady and balanced.

Пример

What happened to make the ship careen so suddenly?

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