CEFR C1

whir

Translation

ブーンという音を立てる / 回転する

Meaning

Make a low, continuous, regular sound like that of a rapidly rotating object.

Examples

  • The drone began to whir as the propellers gained speed for takeoff.
    The drone began to whir as the propellers gained speed for takeoff.
  • A small electric motor started to whir inside the kitchen appliance.
    A small electric motor started to whir inside the kitchen appliance.