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IELTS BNC: 2200 COCA: 2220

cycle
1 cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ noun
plural cycles
1 cycle
/ˈsaɪkəl/
noun
plural cycles
Learner's definition of CYCLE
[count]
1 
: a set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order : a repeating series of events or actions循环；周期
— often + of
— see also life cycle
2 
: a set of regular and repeated actions that are done by a machine as part of a longer process（机器运转中的）循环，周，循环过程
3 
chiefly British : a bicycle or motorcycle自行车；摩托车
— often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
4 
: a group of poems, plays, songs, etc., that relate to the same subject and that together form a larger work（表现同一主题的）组诗，组剧，组歌
2 cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ verb
cycles; cycled; cycling
2 cycle
/ˈsaɪkəl/
verb
cycles; cycled; cycling
Learner's definition of CYCLE
1 
US : to go through a repeated process or to cause (something) to go through a repeated process（使）循环，轮转
[+ object]
[no object]
2 
[no object] : to ride a bicycle骑自行车

— cyclist

/ˈsaɪkələst/ noun, plural cyclists [count]
IELTS BNC: 2200 COCA: 2220

cycle

1 of 2

noun

cy·​cle ˈsī-kəl How to pronounce cycle (audio)
1
: an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed
a 4-year cycle of growth and development
2
a
: a course or series of events or operations that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point
… the common cycle of birth, growth, senescence, and death. T. C. Schneirla and Gerard Piel
b
: one complete performance of a vibration, electric oscillation, current alternation, or other periodic process
c
: a permutation of a set of ordered elements in which each element takes the place of the next and the last becomes first
d
: a takeoff and landing of an airplane
3
: a circular or spiral arrangement: such as
a
: an imaginary circle or orbit in the heavens
b
: ring sense 10
4
: a long period of time : age
5
a
: a group of creative works (such as poems, plays, or songs) treating the same theme
a cycle of poems about unrequited love
b
: a series of narratives dealing typically with the exploits of a legendary hero
the Arthurian cycle
6
a
: bicycle
b
: tricycle
c
: motorcycle
7
: the series of a single, double, triple, and home run hit in any order by one player during one baseball game

cycle

2 of 2

verb

cycled; cycling ˈsī-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce cycle (audio)

intransitive verb

1
a
: to pass through a cycle
The menu cycles through all the options.
Because the traditional HVAC system cycles on and off—and is powered down when you leave—relief is inconsistent at best. Sarah Littleton
b
: to recur in cycles
Freezing temperatures … aren't the problem. It's when temperatures cycle between freezing and thaws, causing pavement to contract and expand … that can create larger issues. Jonathan Oosting
2
: to ride a cycle
specifically : bicycle
She cycles to work.

transitive verb

: to cause to go through a cycle
The fact that it [the pump] runs constantly may be a bad sign. It may be cycling the water, not removing it. Popular Mechanics
Everything is constantly cycled in nature. There is abundant waste in nature, just as there is in industry, but in nature waste constantly flows back into living systems. Paul Hawken and William McDonough
cycler
ˈsī-k(ə-)lər How to pronounce cycle (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun We have to wait for the dishwasher's wash and dry cycles to end. the spin cycle on a washing machine He rode his cycle into town. Verb The water is cycled back into the system after it has been used. The water cycles back into the system.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Your ruler, fidgety Mercury, is hitting the starting bell on a three-week retrograde cycle that will mainly impact your 5th House of Fulfillment and Fun. Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 And of course, if William is the monarch, that means that Prince George will be the Prince of Wales — and the whole cycle begins once more. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Family, friends, and whatever the news cycle has for us. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 Fast fashion labels have been delivering pieces in response to the ever-evolving trend cycle. Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Ohio State could end up with a defensive back class featuring nothing but in-state recruits, and it be considered a homerun cycle. Stephen Means, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Intense media coverage leads to more intense media coverage, a sometimes-vicious cycle that seemingly can’t be broken. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 But first: The debate over debates happens every election cycle. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The new machine even weighs the laundry before the cycle to determine how much water is needed for the size of the load. Christian Vescia, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022
Verb
Lying flat originated with Luo Huazhong, a factory worker, who eventually quit his job to cycle across China. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Older buildings’ ventilation systems often can’t cycle enough air in and out to sufficiently remove the droplets COVID-19 clings to. Marin Wolf, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 But Sutherland said even without benzo-dope, and even with the best intentions and care, people will cycle on and off of drugs. Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Those ceramic panels support touch control, with a single touch and hold used to cycle through the ANC modes. Brad Moon, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 From there, Barnes will cycle to the capitol building. Fox News, 19 July 2022 Over the course of July, several movies and TV shows will cycle off the streaming service — including classics like 30 Rock and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 June 2022 The stamp—which features a bright orange illustrated tiger—is the third in a series of Lunar New Year stamps that will cycle through the Chinese zodiac symbols. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2022 Among the findings is a lack of basic consensus on solutions, which cause mentally ill residents to cycle in and out of ERs and jails. Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English cicle, from Late Latin cyclus, from Greek kyklos circle, wheel, cycle — more at wheel

Verb

derivative of cycle entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1842, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of cycle was in the 14th century

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IELTS BNC: 2200 COCA: 2220
cycle

noun¹

 1series of events that happen repeatedly循環ADJECTIVE | VERB + CYCLE | CYCLE + VERB | CYCLE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤annual, daily, monthly, seasonal, weekly每年的／每天的／每月的／季節性的／每週的循環◇the annual cycle of church festivals每年教會的節日週期➤irregular, regular無規律的／有規律的循環◇women with irregular menstrual cycles月經不規律的婦女➤complete, entire, whole完整循環▸➤continuous, endless, never-ending連續的循環；永不停息的循環◇the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth生、死、再生的循環不息➤natural自然循環◇Life is a natural cycle, just like the changing seasons.生命是自然的循環，就像四季更迭一樣。➤vicious惡性循環◇caught up in a vicious cycle of bingeing and dieting陷入暴飲暴食和節食的惡性循環中➤virtuous良性循環▸➤lunar, solar月亮／太陽週期◇the 76-year solar cycle76 年的太陽週期➤carbon, water碳循環；水文循環◇a diagram of the water cycle水文循環示意圖➤breeding, menstrual, reproductive繁殖／月經／生殖週期➤sleep睡眠週期▸➤business, economic商業／經濟週期➤boom-and-bust繁榮和蕭條週期➤development發展週期➤election (NAmE) 選舉週期➤news (especially NAmE) 新聞週期▸➤life生命週期◇the life cycle of the butterfly蝴蝶的生命週期VERB + CYCLE➤follow, go through經歷循環◇The market is simply going through an economic cycle.市場不過是正在經歷一個經濟週期。➤complete完成循環◇To complete the cycle, oxygen is necessary.氧氣對於完成循環是必需的。➤repeat循環往復➤break, end, stop打破／結束／停止循環➤create, start建立／開始循環➤continue, perpetuate繼續循環；使循環往復CYCLE + VERB➤begin again循環重新開始◇Male and female adults mate, the female lays eggs, and the cycle begins all over again.成年雄性和雌性交配，雌性產卵，週而復始。➤continue, repeat (itself)循環往復◇This cycle of events continually repeats itself.這一系列事件不斷重演。CYCLE + NOUN➤length, time循環時間PREPOSITION➤in a/the cycle在循環中◇at this point in the cycle在循環週期中的這一點➤per cycle每一循環◇The number of young produced per breeding cycle varies from species to species.單個生育週期所產的幼崽數量因物種不同而有所不同。PHRASES➤a cycle of abuse, poverty, violence, etc.虐待、貧困、暴力等的循環▸➤part of the cycle (of sth)（⋯）循環中的部份◇part of the cycle of birth and death生死循環中的部份
cycle

noun²

 2 (especially BrE) bicycle自行車ADJECTIVE | VERB + CYCLE | CYCLE + NOUN ADJECTIVE➤motor (usually motorcycle) (BrE, NAmE) , pedal摩托車；腳踏車VERB + CYCLE➤ride騎自行車CYCLE + NOUN➤ride騎自行車出行◇We're going for a cycle ride this afternoon.我們今天下午要騎自行車去兜風。➤helmet自行車頭盔▸➤lane, path, route, track自行車道；自行車路線◇Cars are not allowed in the cycle lanes.汽車不得駛入自行車道。➤race自行車比賽

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