rotate
英 /rəʊˈteɪt/ 美 /ˈroʊteɪt/
- v. 旋转；使转动to turn around a central point or axis
- v. 轮换；轮流to change positions or duties in a regular order
Rotate the pot so each side gets some sunlight.
转动花盆，让每一面都能晒到阳光。
Some hospitals rotate staff between departments to broaden their experience and improve cooperation across medical teams.
一些医院让员工在不同科室轮岗，以拓宽经验并改善医疗团队之间的合作。
搭配
rotate clockwise 顺时针旋转rotate crops 轮作rotate duties 轮换职责
辨析提示
既可及物也可不及物：rotate the wheel；the wheel rotates。
词族
rotation (n.)、rotational (adj.)
近义 turn、revolve
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