mid-15c., a child's toy, from whirl (v.) + gig (see gig (n.1)). Meaning "anything in constant motion" is from 1580s; "fickle, flighty person" is from c. 1600; as a type of water beetle, from 1713.
实用例句
1. the whirligig of fashion
时尚的千变万化
来自《权威词典》
2. Our feelings of happiness and sorrow are soon lost in the whirligig of time.
我们感情上的悲欢会随着时间的流逝很快消失.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The ancient doctor - patient relationship changes following the whirligig of time and society.
古代医患关系因时代与社会的变迁而有所改变.
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4. But now please observe how the whirligig of time brings its revenges.
但是现在请你注意“时运的变迁是反复报应的”这一情况.
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5. The children and whirligig in a village's amusement park.
