Cycle

(noun.) a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; 'a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons'.

(noun.) a periodically repeated sequence of events; 'a cycle of reprisal and retaliation'.

(noun.) a series of poems or songs on the same theme; 'Schubert's song cycles'.

(noun.) an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; 'the never-ending cycle of the seasons'.

(verb.) recur in repeating sequences.

(verb.) pass through a cycle; 'This machine automatically cycles'.

(verb.) cause to go through a recurring sequence; 'cycle the laundry in this washing program'.

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• The exhaust valve is then closed, the inlet valve opened, and another cycle of four strokes begins. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.
• The early plants were tied, and most lowly plants to-day are tied, by the conditions of their life cycle, to water. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• In the 4-cycle type of gas engines (Fig. 130)--the kind used in automobiles--the four strokes are as follows: 1. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.
• There seems to have been as little reason in the foreign policy that now plunged Europe into a fresh cycle of wars. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• But from the phases of the moon, as his tillage increased, man's attitude would go on to the greater cycle of the seasons. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Have mercy, O Master of the Tenth Cycle! 埃德加·赖斯·巴勒斯. 火星战神.
• The reptile is on all fours with the seeding plant in its freedom from the necessity to pass any stage of its life cycle in water. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Since this work was included, almost every sort of personal property, from key-rings to motor-cycles has been found and restored to the rightful owners. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• Hitherto, all motor-propelled cycles had used the power of the engine of whatever form it was merely as an aid to locomotion. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• So the years pass, and repeat each other; so the same events revolve in the cycles of time. 威尔基·柯林斯. 月亮宝石.
• I remained in my hiding-place, and it was well that I did so, for presently the man reappeared, cycling slowly back. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
• It furnishes not only an elastic bearing which cushions the jar, but also makes a broader tread that renders cycling on the soft roads of the country at once practical and delightful. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.

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