wheels are turning

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表現

慣用表現 精神活動

(idiomatic) Progress is currently being made with respect to an ongoing process or other matter. / (idiomatic, of mental activity) Considerable thinking or other cognitive activity is occurring.

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Although it took weeks to organize, the wheels are turning on the new community garden project at last.

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意味（1）

(idiomatic) Progress is currently being made with respect to an ongoing process or other matter.

The transfer wheels are turning a bit faster as the European window comes closer and closer to being slammed shut.

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意味（2）

(idiomatic, of mental activity) Considerable thinking or other cognitive activity is occurring.

I don't know what thoughts are going through his little mind, but I'm sure the wheels are turning.

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