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vane

/veɪn/

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1 · noun

a flat piece on a device that turns to show the direction of the wind

风向标上的叶片

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The vane on the roof turned as the wind shifted west.
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风向转向西边时，屋顶风向标的叶片也转了过去。
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Pronunciation: /veɪn/

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