to rotate
01
旋转, 转动
to turn or move around a center
Intransitive
例子
The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night to occur.
地球在其轴上旋转，导致昼夜交替。
Stay well away from the helicopter when its blades start to rotate.
当直升机的叶片开始旋转时，请远离它。
02
旋转, 轮流
to circulate items or responsibilities through a predetermined sequence
Transitive: to rotate a role or responsibility
例子
The teacher encouraged students to rotate the role of class monitor weekly.
老师鼓励学生每周轮换班长的角色。
The coach decided to rotate the captaincy of the team every month.
教练决定每个月轮换球队的队长。
03
旋转, 转动
to move or rearrange items or individuals in a circular or revolving manner
Transitive: to rotate sth
例子
The teacher asked the students to rotate their desks in a circle for a collaborative activity.
老师让学生们为了协作活动将桌子旋转成一个圆圈。
During the party, the DJ encouraged everyone to rotate partners on the dance floor.
在派对期间，DJ鼓励大家在舞池里轮换舞伴。
04
轮作, 轮换种植
to grow different crops in succession on a specific piece of land
Transitive: to rotate crops
例子
To maintain soil health, the farmer decided to rotate crops.
为了保持土壤健康，农民决定轮作作物。
The agricultural experts recommended that the farmers rotate their crops regularly to improve overall soil structure.
农业专家建议农民定期轮作作物以改善整体土壤结构。
例子
To evenly cook the food, the chef instructed the apprentice to rotate the skewers on the grill.
为了使食物均匀烹饪，厨师指示学徒在烤架上旋转烤串。
To achieve an even distribution of sunlight, the gardener decided to rotate the potted plants regularly.
为了实现阳光的均匀分布，园丁决定定期旋转盆栽植物。
06
轮换, 轮流
to take turns or circulate among individuals in a specified sequence
Intransitive
例子
The duty of organizing office events rotates monthly.
组织办公室活动的职责每月轮换。
During our road trips, the role of navigator rotates among the passengers.
在我们的公路旅行中，导航员的角色在乘客之间轮换。
词汇树
rotary
rotatable
rotated
rotate
