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catherine wheel

/ˈkæθərɪn wiːl/

翻译: 一种烟花,点燃后快速旋转,产生火花和彩色火焰;因圣加大利纳(亚历山大的圣凯瑟琳)被轮刑殉道而得名。

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/ˈkæθərɪn wiːl/C1formalbritish
  • zh一种烟花,点燃后快速旋转,产生火花和彩色火焰;因圣加大利纳(亚历山大的圣凯瑟琳)被轮刑殉道而得名。

A type of firework that spins rapidly, producing sparks and colored flames, named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria who was martyred on a spiked wheel.

  1. B2formal

    A type of firework that spins rapidly, producing a wheel of sparks and colors.

    zh凯瑟琳轮

    • The grand finale featured a massive catherine wheel.
    • Children watched in awe as the catherine wheel spun.
    • We lit a catherine wheel for the New Year celebration.
  2. Stained glass windowC1formalbritish

    A circular, multi-lobed window design, often found in Gothic cathedrals, resembling a wheel.

    zh玫瑰窗

    • The cathedral's catherine wheel window is a masterpiece.
    • Light streamed through the catherine wheel, casting colorful patterns.
    • The catherine wheel design is typical of medieval architecture.