swing

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To move back and forth; a seat hanging from ropes for children to play on

摆动,秋千
columpiarse, columpio
揺れる、ブランコ
흔들리다, 그네

Swing describes a smooth curved movement back and forth or from side to side, like a pendulum. As a noun, it can refer to a playground seat hanging from chains, a change in mood or opinion, or a style of jazz music. 'In full swing' means at the peak of activity.

swing描述像钟摆一样来回或左右的平滑弧形运动。作为名词,它可以指挂在链条上的游乐场座椅、情绪或意见的变化,或爵士乐风格。'in full swing'意味着活动达到高峰。
Swing describe un movimiento curvo suave de ida y vuelta o de lado a lado, como un péndulo. Como sustantivo, puede referirse a un asiento de parque colgado de cadenas, un cambio de humor u opinión, o un estilo de música jazz. 'In full swing' significa en el punto máximo de actividad.
swingは、振り子のように前後または左右に滑らかな曲線を描いて動くことを表します。名詞としては、チェーンからぶら下がっている遊び場の座席、気分や意見の変化、またはジャズ音楽のスタイルを指すことがあります。「in full swing」は活動のピークにあることを意味します。
swing은 진자처럼 앞뒤로 또는 좌우로 부드럽게 곡선을 그리며 움직이는 것을 묘사합니다. 명사로는 놀이터에서 줄에 매달린 의자, 기분이나 의견의 변화, 또는 재즈 음악의 한 스타일을 가리킬 수 있습니다. 'in full swing'은 활동이 최고조에 달한 상태를 의미합니다.

Examples

  1. The children were playing on the swings in the park.
    孩子们在公园的秋千上玩耍。
    Los niños estaban jugando en los columpios del parque.
    子供たちは公園のブランコで遊んでいました。
    아이들이 공원에서 그네를 타고 놀고 있었습니다.
  2. Public opinion has swung in favour of the new policy.
    公众舆论已转向支持新政策。
    La opinión pública se ha inclinado a favor de la nueva política.
    世論は新しい政策に賛成する方向に傾きました。
    여론이 새 정책에 찬성하는 쪽으로 기울었습니다.
  3. He took a swing at the ball but missed.
    他挥棒打球但没打中。
    Él intentó golpear la pelota pero falló.
    彼はボールを打とうとしましたが、空振りしました。
    그는 공을 치려고 했지만 빗나갔습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'swingan' meaning 'to rush, fling, beat', from Proto-Germanic 'swingwanan'. The playground apparatus sense dates from the 1680s. The music genre 'swing' emerged in the 1930s jazz era.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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