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风向标, 风标
a metal object attached to the top of a building in order to indicate the wind direction by turning toward or pointing its direction
A weathervane is a device used to show the direction of the wind. It is typically mounted on a roof or high point of a building and spins freely in the wind. Weathervanes are often made of metal and shaped in various designs, such as arrows, animals, or other figures. The design allows one side to catch the wind, causing the weathervane to point in the direction from which the wind is blowing. Weathervanes are both functional, helping people determine wind direction, and decorative, adding charm to buildings.
- The weathervane on top of the barn spun wildly during the storm.
谷仓顶上的风向标在暴风雨中疯狂旋转。
- The rooster-shaped weathervane is a popular choice for many farmhouse roofs.
公鸡形状的风向标是许多农舍屋顶的热门选择。
- As the wind changed direction, the weathervane turned to point toward the east.
当风向改变时，风向标转向指向东方。
- We could tell the storm was coming because the weathervane started spinning faster.
我们可以看出风暴即将来临，因为风向标开始转得更快了。
- They installed a new weathervane in the garden to decorate the shed and show wind direction.
他们在花园里安装了一个新的风向标，用来装饰棚屋并显示风向。