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to rotate
01
旋转, 转动
to turn or move around a center
Intransitive
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night to occur.
地球围绕其轴心旋转，导致昼夜交替。
Stay well away from the helicopter when its blades start to rotate.
当直升机的旋转叶片开始转动时，请远离。
02
轮换, 更换
to circulate items or responsibilities through a predetermined sequence
Transitive: to rotate a role or responsibility
Example
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
Example
The teacher asked the students to rotate their desks in a circle for a collaborative activity.
老师让学生们把桌子旋转成一个圆形，以便进行一个合作活动。
During the party, the DJ encouraged everyone to rotate partners on the dance floor.
在派对期间，DJ鼓励大家在舞池上旋转伴侣。
04
轮作, 轮换种植
to grow different crops in succession on a specific piece of land
Transitive: to rotate crops
Example
To maintain soil health, the farmer decided to rotate crops.
为了保持土壤健康，农民决定轮作。
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，以改善整体土壤结构。
Example
To evenly cook the food, the chef instructed the apprentice to rotate the skewers on the grill.
为了均匀地烹饪食物，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配，园丁决定定期旋转盆栽植物。
06
轮流, 循环
to take turns or circulate among individuals in a specified sequence
Intransitive
Example
The duty of organizing office events rotates monthly.
组织办公室活动的责任每月轮流。
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流。
