pendulum

名词

1. 1

   钟摆、摆锤

   The old clock stopped when its pendulum finally came to rest.

   那座老钟的摆锤停下来后，钟就不走了。

2. 2

   摆荡、反复变动比喻

   The pendulum of public opinion has swung back toward stricter rules.

   民意又摆荡回支持更严格规范的一方。