c. 1300, from wind (n.1) + mill (n.). Similar formation in German Windmühle, Dutch windmolen, French moulin à vent. Verb meaning "to swing the arms wildly" is recorded from 1888. Related: Windmilled; windmilling.
实用例句
1. The sails of the windmill are now at rest.
风车的帆叶现在静止不动了.
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2. The grinder was powered by a windmill.
这磨盘由风车提供动力.
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3. The sails of the windmill were wheeling round.
风车的翼在转个不停.
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4. The propeller will windmill and crank the engine.
