amble along

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral
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Meaning: To walk slowly and relaxed

漫步,悠然行走
Caminar sin prisa, andar tranquilamente
ゆっくり歩く、のんびり進む
느릿느릿 걷다

To move at a leisurely pace.

以悠闲的步调行走。表示不急不忙、放松的状态。
Moverse a paso lento y relajado. Indica una actitud calmada y sin prisas.
ゆったりとしたペースで歩くこと。急がずリラックスした様子を表す。
여유로운 속도로 이동하다.
Base verb: amble
Particle: along
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. They ambled along the riverbank.
    他们沿着河岸漫步
    caminaban sin prisa por la orilla del río
    彼らは川岸をゆっくり歩いた
    그들은 강둑을 느릿느릿 걸었다.
  2. She ambled along enjoying the view.
    她一边欣赏风景一边悠然行走
    paseaba tranquilamente disfrutando de las vistas
    彼女は景色を楽しみながらのんびり歩いた
    그녀는 경치를 즐기며 천천히 걸었다.
  3. We ambled along without hurrying.
    我们不慌不忙地走着
    caminamos sin prisas
    急がずゆっくり歩いた
    서두르지 않고 천천히 걸었다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: slow, relaxed, leisurely

Tone: peaceful

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  • Amble along
    漫步;悠然行走
    Caminar sin prisa; Andar tranquilamente
    ゆっくり歩く;のんびり進む
    느릿느릿 걷다; 한가로이 걷다

Origin & History

From a slow, relaxed walking pace.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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