to pivot
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旋转, 绕中心点旋转
to rotate around a central point or axis
Intransitive
例子
The compass needle pivots to indicate the direction of magnetic north.
指南针的指针旋转以指示磁北的方向。
During the storm, the windmill 's blades were pivoting rapidly.
在风暴期间，风车的叶片在快速旋转。
Pivot
01
枢轴, 绕枢轴转动
the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot
02
枢轴, 轴
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
03
枢轴, 中心
the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver
