whirlpool
Произношение: [ˈwɜːrlˌpuːl]
Слово
Контекст: «water phenomenon»
(noun) a whirlpool is a powerful kind of water or movement that pulls everything around into a circular motion. Think of it like a big spinning toilet bowl, where everything gets sucked into the center.
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The boat carefully navigated around the whirlpool to stay safe.
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There was no whirlpool in the calm lake; the water was still and peaceful.
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Can you see the whirlpool forming in the river?
Контекст: «emotional or mental state»
(noun) when someone talks about a whirlpool in emotions or thoughts, it means they feel confused or overwhelmed. Like when a lot is happening, and it's hard to think straight, like being caught in a whirlpool.
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She felt like she was in a whirlpool of ideas and couldn't decide what to do next.
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After a clear discussion, he was no longer in a whirlpool of confusion about his plans.
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Do you ever feel like your thoughts are caught in a whirlpool?
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