pirl

[计]= Pattern Information RetrievaL system,模式信息检索系统

词形变化

pirls 复数 pirls pirled pirling pirls 三单 pirling 现在分词 pirled 过去式 pirled 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A ripple; a twist or curl.

v.
  1. 1.

    To twist or wind, especially into a cord or braid etc.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To ripple or swirl, especially of water.

    不及物
  3. 3.

    To cause to revolve or spin.

    及物

词源

The verb is from the 16th century. Origin uncertain; related to purl, pirn, prill (OED; more at pern, preen). The noun was derived from the verb in the 19th century.

来源：wiktionary