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ˌbig ˈwheel noun [countableC] British EnglishBrE
DLOa machine used in amusement parks, consisting of a very large upright wheel with seats hanging from it, that turns round slowly 〔游乐场的〕大转轮,摩天轮 SYN ferris wheel →4 See picture of 见图 AMUSEMENT PARK →5 see picture at 见图 amusement parkbig wheel• He was a big wheel in Bucharest Securitate, Mr Manescu.• A big wheel in local government.• The big wheel came round our way.• The big wheel had stopped with our chair rocking sweetly at the summit.