be in a whirlto feel very excited or confused about something 十分兴奋;一片混乱 His mind was in a whirl and he was worried. 他脑子乱作一团,忧心忡忡。
be in a whirl• His mind was in a whirl and he was worried.• From that minute she was in a whirl.
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