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windle

/win-dl, win-l/US // ˈwɪn dl, ˈwɪn l //

风儿,风铃,风铃儿,绕行

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Scot. and North England.

    • : a measure of corn, wheat, or other commodities equal to approximately three bushels, but varying in different regions.

Examples

  • Windle has never refused us when we have had occasion to ask for the loan of a man or two, and it is not for us to refuse him.

  • The Plough faintly outlined above, and beautiful spica hanging low over Windle Flats.

  • There had been further communications with the house of the redoubtable champion Windle Hercules in Hampshire.

  • Mr. Windle made a mental calculation, delivering his estimation of the number with a voice confident of his accuracy.

  • He stood waiting in the vestry afterwards with the well-filled chalice in his hand, tremulously anticipating Mr. Windle's arrival.