Virtual Event: Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman at the Harvard Davis Center for Russian Studies discussing their latest book, Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century. April 13, 2022
12:30PM EDT. Tix and info: https://hubs.ly/Q017QlbV0
Some sad news this afternoon, the legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne has passed away at the age of just 52.
Some sad news this afternoon, the legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne has passed away at the age of just 52.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the whole of the Australian cricketing community
The chief elements of the Arab strategy which Faisal and Lawrence developed were to avoid capturing Medina, and to extend northwards through Maan and Dera'a to Damascus and beyond. Faisal wanted to lead regular attacks against the Ottomans, but Lawrence persuaded him to drop that tactic.[82] Lawrence wrote about the Bedouin as a fighting force:
‘In fact, almost every narrative of sexual coercion (including my own) forces its teller to confront the question of sex as something women do, or something they have done to them; and of how a slightly different spin on the rape-story can lead to an entirely different answer.’
購物的最後一站是旋陶瓷(Spin Ceramics),一家供應高設計手工物件的老牌店鋪,就在靜安區原法租界以北。這家陶瓷店裡擺滿了富有創意的精美瓷器:點心形狀的鎮紙(90元人民幣,看上去似乎正在木製底座上融化開去的「水袋」花瓶(280人民幣),以及可佩戴的紅色和黑色陶瓷蝴蝶領結(220至240人民幣)。這家成立15年的公司,有一種非常成功的商業模式:它把上海的年輕設計師和中國陶瓷之都景德鎮的大師級匠人配對,製作獨一無二的現代與傳統相結合的瓷器。
Police Helicopter Crashes Into Glasgow Pub
By STEPHEN CASTLE and STEVEN ERLANGER
At least eight people died and dozens of others were hospitalized after
the helicopter apparently lost power and spun into the building on
Friday night.
Pyramids by the Nile. Egypt? No, Sudan.
By ANDREW McCARTHY
Encounters with whirling dervishes, a camel market and a cluster of pyramids on a trip to the troubled African country.
For Lagardère, a New Role at EADS Prompts Questions
On
Thursday, Arnaud Lagardère is set to become chairman of Airbus parent
European Aeronautic Defence & Space—but questions remain about how
he has piloted his own family business.
Who's Tough Enough?
By MAUREEN DOWD
Can backbone propel you to the front? Team Mitt and Team Barry compete on spine spin.
chlorite schist 綠泥石片岩
extrude | (verb) Form or shape by forcing through an opening. |
Synonyms: | squeeze out |
Usage: | The pasta machine extruded the dough through a series of small holes, thus shaping it into spaghetti. |
《台湾 したたかな隣人》 集英社. 2006. 這是2010/11/25 與川賴建一先生"台大牛莊"晚餐 (他請客 2人210元)之後在附近新開張的胡思二手書店買的 前面的小公園有蘇貞昌先生的15-16集" 電影" 我看在廟堂宣誓參選的那一段 石破天驚.......我們會投給他
《台湾ってどんな 鄰人》酒井亨 Sakai Tōru
此文庫的書脊和封面都有一 "a pilot of wisdom" 口號
書脊,也叫背,《簡明出版百科辭典》中說其是“指書的天頭、地角、翻口三面的另外一側,聯接封面和封底的鎖線部分,即英語稱之為spine的部分”。
請看下圖小舟a pilot of wisdom (知の水先案内人)
pilot[pi・lot]
- 発音記号[páilət]
- [名]
1 パイロット, 操縦士.
2 水先案内人;((古))(船の)舵手(だしゅ).
4 種火.
5 《機械》案内棒.
6 ((米略式))=cowcatcher 1.
7 =pilot film.
8 ((米俗))(野球チームの)監督.
9 試験的に行うもの, テストケース.
━━[動](他)
1 〈飛行機・船を〉操縦[操舵]する.
2 …の水先案内をする;…を案内する, 導く;〈事を〉運ばせる, 達成させる.
3 〈新製品などを〉試験的に用いる, 試す.
━━[形]
1 案内の, 先導の.
[中フランス語←ギリシャ語pēdtēs (pēdáかじ+-ōtēs人を示す語尾=かじをとる人)]
pi・lot・ing
[名][U]操舵;水先案内.
pi・lot・less
[形]Spina Bifida(脊椎披裂)之研究開啟胎兒手術之門
Spina Bifida Research Opens Fetal Surgery Door
Spina Bifida
- [spáinə bífidə]
[U]脊椎(せきつい)披裂.
Spina bifida is a birth abnormality in which the spine is malformed and lacks its usual protective skeletal and soft tissue coverings.
(spī'nə bĭf'ĭ-də)
n.
A congenital defect in which the spinal column is imperfectly closed so that part of the meninges or spinal cord protrudes, often resulting in hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders. Also called schistorrhachis.
[New Latin spīna bifida : Latin spīna, spine + Latin bifida, feminine of bifidus, split in two.]
spin (spn)
v. spun (spn), spin·ning, spins
v.tr.
1.
a. To draw out and twist (fibers) into thread.
b. To form (thread or yarn) in this manner.
2. To form (a web or cocoon, for example) by extruding viscous filaments.
3. To make or produce by or as if by drawing out and twisting.
4.
a. To relate or create: spun tales for the children.
b. To prolong or extend: spin out a visit with an old friend.
5. To cause to rotate swiftly; twirl.
6. To shape or manufacture by a twirling or rotating process.
7. To provide an interpretation of (a statement or event, for example), especially in a way meant to sway public opinion: "a messenger who spins bogus research into a vile theology of hatred" (William A. Henry III).
8. Slang To play (a phonograph record or records), especially as a disc jockey.
v.intr.
1. To make thread or yarn by drawing out and twisting fibers.
2. To extrude viscous filaments, forming a web or cocoon.
3. To rotate rapidly; whirl. See Synonyms at turn.
4. To seem to be whirling, as from dizziness; reel: My head spun after doing a cartwheel.
5. To ride or drive rapidly.
6. To fish with a light rod, lure, and line and a reel with a stationary spool.
n.
Phrasal Verbs:
1. The act of spinning.
2. A swift whirling motion.
3. A state of mental confusion.
4. Informal A short drive in a vehicle: took a spin in the new car.
5. The flight condition of an aircraft in a nose-down, spiraling, stalled descent.
6.
a. A distinctive point of view, emphasis, or interpretation: "Dryden . . . was adept at putting spin on an apparently neutral recital of facts" (Robert M. Adams).
b. A distinctive character or style: an innovative chef who puts a new spin on traditional fare.
7. Physics
a. The intrinsic angular momentum of a subatomic particle. Also called spin angular momentum.
b. The total angular momentum of an atomic nucleus.
c. A quantum number expressing spin angular momentum.
spin off
To derive (a company or product, for example) from something larger.
spin out
Idiom:
To rotate out of control, as a skidding car leaving a roadway.
spin (one's) wheels Informal
To expend effort with no result.
Japan spins wheels as wary consumers stash cash
Japan spins wheels as wary consumers stash cash
Japan says its economy contracted at a 1.1 percent annualized pace in the last quarter, stymied by slow consumer demand and weaker exports.
spin one's wheels
At the same time, she doesn't plan on taking her bike for a spin anytime soon. "I don't know if I will feel comfortable riding down this street," she said.
spin (DRIVE)
verb [I + adverb or preposition] spinning, spun, spun, UK ALSO span INFORMAL
(of a vehicle) to move quickly, or to move quickly in a vehicle:
We were spinning along, when suddenly one of our tyres burst.
Chris spun past in a flashy new car.
spin
noun [C usually singular] OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL
a short journey in a car for pleasure:
Rupert took me for a spin in his new car.
Take a spin around the Petersen Automotive Museum, newly redesigned by Carnegie Mellon alumni. http://cmu.li/7fEX303Cmvl
take a spin - Wiktionary
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/take_a_spin
English[edit]. Verb[edit]. take a spin. (idiomatic) To go for a ride; especially, to try riding or driving something. Would you like to take a spin on my new bike?
[Middle English spinnen, from Old English spinnan; see (s)pen- in Indo-European roots.]
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spin [spɪn]
vb spins, spinning, spun
1. to rotate or cause to rotate rapidly, as on an axis
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles)
a. to draw out and twist (natural fibres, as of silk or cotton) into a long continuous thread
b. to make such a thread or filament from (synthetic resins, etc.), usually by forcing through a nozzle
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (of spiders, silkworms, etc.) to form (webs, cocoons, etc.) from a silky fibre exuded from the body
4. (Engineering / Metallurgy) (tr) to shape (metal) into a rounded form on a lathe
5. (tr) Informal to tell (a tale, story, etc.) by drawing it out at great length (esp in the phrase spin a yarn)
6. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Ball Games, other than specified) to bowl, pitch, hit, or kick (a ball) so that it rotates in the air and changes direction or speed on bouncing, or (of a ball) to be projected in this way
7. (intr) (of wheels) to revolve rapidly without causing propulsion
8. (Engineering / Aeronautics) to cause (an aircraft) to dive in a spiral descent or (of an aircraft) to dive in a spiral descent
9. (intr; foll by along) to drive or travel swiftly
10. (tr) Also spin-dry to rotate (clothes) in a washing machine in order to extract surplus water
11. (intr) to reel or grow dizzy, as from turning around my head is spinning
12. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Angling) (intr) to fish by drawing a revolving lure through the water
13. (intr) Informal to present news or information in a way that creates a favourable impression
n
1. a swift rotating motion; instance of spinning
2. (Physics / General Physics) Physics
a. the intrinsic angular momentum of an elementary particle or atomic nucleus, as distinguished from any angular momentum resulting from its motion
b. a quantum number determining values of this angular momentum in units of the Dirac constant, having integral or half-integral values. Symbol S, s
3. (Engineering / Aeronautics) a condition of loss of control of an aircraft or an intentional flight manoeuvre in which the aircraft performs a continuous spiral descent because the angle of maximum lift is less than the angle of incidence
4. a spinning motion imparted to a ball, etc.
5. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Ice Skating) any of various movements involving spinning rapidly on the spot
6. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) Informal a short or fast drive, ride, etc., esp in a car, for pleasure
flat spin Informal chiefly Brit a state of agitation or confusion
8. Austral and NZ informal a period of time or an experience; chance or luck; fortune a bad spin
9. (Business / Commerce) Commerce informal a sudden downward trend in prices, values, etc.
10. Informal the practice of presenting news or information in a way that creates a favourable impression
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Thesaurus ⁷⁰⅞⁷63Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun | 1. | spin - a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
gyration, revolution, rotation - a single complete turn (axial or orbital); "the plane made three rotations before it crashed"; "the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year"
backspin - spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion
English, side - (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
topspin - forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke
|
2. | spin - the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
rotary motion, rotation - the act of rotating as if on an axis; "the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music"
pirouette - (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
birling, logrolling - rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)
| |
3. | spin - a short drive in a car; "he took the new car for a spin" | |
4. | spin - rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
aerobatics, stunt flying, stunting, acrobatics - the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
| |
5. | spin - a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
interpretation, rendering, rendition - the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"
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Verb | 1. | spin - revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
revolve, rotate, go around - turn on or around an axis or a center; "The Earth revolves around the Sun"; "The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire"
whirligig - whirl or spin like a whirligig
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2. | spin - stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods"
centrifugate, centrifuge - rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids
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3. | spin - cause to spin; "spin a coin"
circumvolve, rotate - cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle"
| |
4. | spin - make up a story; "spin a yarn" | |
5. | spin - form a web by making a thread; "spiders spin a fine web"
create from raw material, create from raw stuff - make from scratch
| |
6. | spin - work natural fibers into a thread; "spin silk" | |
7. | spin - twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation; "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
present, lay out, represent - bring forward and present to the mind; "We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
sugarcoat - cause to appear more pleasant or appealing; "The mayor did not sugarcoat the reality of the tax cuts"
| |
8. | spin - prolong or extend; "spin out a visit" |
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spin
verb
noun
1. bias, prejudice, slant, turn, leaning, bent, partiality, one-sidedness the wholly improper political spin given to the report
2. (Informal) drive, ride, turn, hurl (Scot.), whirl, joy ride (informal) Think twice about going for a spin by the light of the silvery moon.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
verb (spins, spinning, spun /span/)
dervish
(dûr'vĭsh)
n.
noun
- [mass noun, usually as modifier] trademarkshort for spinning2.an hour-long spin class spin can be tough but it’s the best cardio/muscle workout
4 [with adjective, in singular] Australian/NZ informal a piece of good or bad luck:Kevin had had a rough spin
dervish
1: a member of a Muslim religious order noted for devotional exercises (such as bodily movements leading to a trance)
2: one that whirls or dances with or as if with the abandonment of a dervish
(dûr'vĭsh)
n.
- A member of any of various Muslim ascetic orders, some of which perform whirling dances and vigorous chanting as acts of ecstatic devotion.[名]《イスラム教》デルビッシュ(神秘体験を得るための修行者);(この修行者のように)踊り回ってわめく人.
- One that possesses abundant, often frenzied energy: "[She] is a dervish of unfocused energy, an accident about to happen" (Jane Gross).
[Turkish derviş, mendicant, from Persian darvēsh.]
WORD HISTORY The word dervish calls to mind the phrases howling dervish and whirling dervish.
Certainly there are dervishes whose religious exercises include making
loud howling noises or whirling rapidly to induce a dizzy, mystical
state. But a dervish is really the Muslim equivalent of a monk or friar,
for the Persian word darvēsh, the ultimate source of dervish, means "religious mendicant." The word is first recorded in English in 1585.
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