Swing



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解释

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• v. 摇摆, 旋转 n. 秋千
• ［英］ v. 摇摆 ( move backwards and forwards) ; 旋转 ( move in a smooth curve)
• ［类］ oscillation : swing / momentum : scooter ( 振荡使秋千摇摆 / 动力使滑行车前进)

Webster Collegiate

I. verb (swung; swinging)

• Etymology: Middle English, to beat, fling, hurl, rush, from Old English swingan to beat, fling oneself, rush; akin to Old High German swingan to fling, rush
• Date: 13th century
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to cause to move vigorously through a wide arc or circle <swing an ax>
    • b. to cause to sway to and fro
    • c.
      • (1) to cause to turn on an axis
      • (2) to cause to face or move in another direction <swing the car into a side road>
  • 2. to suspend so as to permit swaying or turning
  • 3. to convey by suspension <cranes swinging cargo into the ship's hold>
  • 4.
    • a.
      • (1) to influence decisively <swing a lot of votes>
      • (2) to bring around by influence
    • b. to handle successfully ; manage <wasn't able to swing a new car on his income><swing a deal>
  • 5. to play or sing (as a melody) in the style of swing music
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to move freely to and fro especially in suspension from an overhead support
  • 2.
    • a. to die by hanging
    • b. to hang freely from a support
  • 3. to move in or describe a circle or arc:
    • a. to turn on a hinge or pivot
    • b. to turn in place
    • c. to convey oneself by grasping a fixed support <swing aboard the train>
  • 4.
    • a. to have a steady pulsing rhythm
    • b. to play or sing with a lively compelling rhythm; specifically to play swing music
  • 5. to shift or fluctuate from one condition, form, position, or object of attention or favor to another <swing constantly from optimism to pessimism and back — Sinclair Lewis>
  • 6.
    • a. to move along rhythmically
    • b. to start up in a smooth vigorous manner <ready to swing into action>
  • 7. to hit or aim at something with a sweeping arm movement
  • 8.
    • a. to be lively, exciting, and up-to-date
    • b. to engage freely in sex
• Synonyms:
  • swing, wave, flourish, brandish, thrash mean to wield or cause to move to and fro

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