to swing
01
svänga, pendla
to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended
Intransitive
Transitive: to swing sb/sth
Exempel
The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.
Pendeluret svängde fram och tillbaka med en rytmisk tick-tack.
As the ship sailed through the waves, the lanterns on the deck swung with the motion of the sea.
När skeppet seglade genom vågorna, svängde lyktorna på däck med havets rörelse.
02
svinga, slå
to strike or target something using a sweeping motion, typically with the arm
Transitive: to swing a handled implement
Exempel
The tennis player skillfully swung the racket, sending the ball over the net.
Tennisspelaren svingade skickligt racketen och skickade bollen över nätet.
In the heat of the battle, the knight swung his sword, aiming to strike down his opponent.
I stridens hetta svingade riddaren sitt svärd, i syfte att slå ner sin motståndare.
03
ändra, få att ändra
to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another
Transitive: to swing a opinion or perception
Exempel
The passionate speech by the activist managed to swing public opinion in favor of environmental conservation.
Aktivisten passionerade tal lyckades vända den allmänna opinionen till förmån för miljöbevarande.
The turn of events during the debate swung the audience's support from one candidate to the other.
Vändningen av händelserna under debatten förflyttade publikens stöd från en kandidat till den andra.
04
manipulera, uppnå
to succeed in achieving or getting something, particularly in a dishonest way
Transitive: to swing an achievement
Exempel
The cunning politician managed to swing the vote in his favor.
Den listige politikern lyckades svänga omröstningen till sin fördel.
Despite the regulations, the clever entrepreneur found a way to swing the contract.
Trots förordningarna hittade den smarte entreprenören ett sätt att få kontraktet.
05
gunga, swinga
(of music) to be performed or played with a distinctive rhythmic feel characterized by a lively, propulsive groove
Intransitive
Exempel
The quartet jammed in the garage, letting the music swing organically.
Kvartetten jamade i garaget och lät musiken swinga organiskt.
When the trumpet player took the lead, the entire band followed suit, causing the music to swing effortlessly.
När trumpetaren tog ledningen följde hela bandet efter, vilket fick musiken att swinga utan ansträngning.
06
gunga, svänga
to move or walk with a rhythmic and swaying motion
Intransitive
Exempel
The dancer effortlessly swung across the stage.
Dansaren svängde sig lätt över scenen.
As the jazz band played, couples on the dance floor began to swing.
När jazzbandet spelade började paren på dansgolvet att swinga.
07
svinga, gunga
to move or propel in a curving, pendulum-like motion, often smoothly and with a sense of ease
Transitive: to swing sth
Exempel
She swung her arms gracefully as she walked down the runway.
Hon svängde sina armar graciöst när hon gick ner på löparbanan.
In the playground, the girl swung her legs back and forth on the swing.
På lekplatsen gungade flickan sina ben fram och tillbaka på gungorna.
08
gunga, spela med swing
to perform music with a fluid and rhythmically expressive style
Intransitive
Exempel
The jazz pianist began to swing, infusing the melody with a playful and improvisational rhythm.
Jazzpianisten började swinga, gav melodin en lekfull och improvisatorisk rytm.
As the drummer picked up the tempo, the entire band started to swing.
När trummisen ökade tempot började hela bandet swing.
09
gunga, svänga
to be suspended from a support and move freely in a pendulum-like manner
Intransitive
Exempel
The wind chimes swung in the garden, their melodious tones filling the air as they hung freely.
Vindklockorna svängde i trädgården, deras melodiska toner fyllde luften medan de hängde fritt.
The monkey in the jungle effortlessly swung from branch to branch.
Apan i djungeln svängde sig ansträngningslöst från gren till gren.
10
levandegöra, vibrera
to be in a state of liveliness, excitement, and modernity
Intransitive
Exempel
The new nightclub aims to swing, offering a vibrant atmosphere with the latest music and entertainment.
Den nya nattklubben strävar efter att swinga, och erbjuder en livfull atmosfär med den senaste musiken och underhållningen.
The city 's art scene continues to swing, showcasing cutting-edge exhibits.
Stadens konstscen fortsätter att svänga, med banbrytande utställningar.
11
byta, swinga
to engage in consensual, non-monogamous activities involving the exchange of partners
Intransitive
Exempel
The adventurous couple decided to swing and explore the dynamics of the swinging lifestyle.
Det äventyrliga paret bestämde sig för att swinga och utforska dynamiken i swingerlivsstilen.
Some individuals choose to swing as a way to explore their sexual boundaries.
Vissa individer väljer att swinga som ett sätt att utforska sina sexuella gränser.
Swing
01
a play device that supports a person moving back and forth
Exempel
The children spent the afternoon on the playground swing.
She pushed him gently on the swing.
02
swing, swingmusik
a form of jazz characterized by its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and emphasis on improvisation, notably popularized in the 1930s and 1940s
Exempel
The jazz band played a lively swing that had the audience tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm.
Jazzbanden spelade en livfull swing som fick publiken att stampa med fötterna och gunga med i rytmen.
As the evening progressed, the dance floor filled with couples twirling and spinning to the infectious swing.
När kvällen fortskred fylldes dansgolvet av par som snurrade och svängde till den smittande swingen.
03
swing, swingdans
a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork
Exempel
The dance floor came alive with the infectious rhythm of swing, as couples twirled and spun to the upbeat tunes of the jazz band.
Dansgolvet kom till liv med den smittande rytmen av swing, medan par snurrade och vred sig till de uppåtvänta melodierna från jazzbandet.
Swing enthusiasts crowded the dance floor, joyfully twirling and spinning to the infectious rhythm of the music.
Swing-entusiaster trängdes på dansgolvet, snurrande och virvlande glatt till musikens smittande rytm.
04
a broad, sweeping blow, stroke, or motion, typically with an arm, weapon, or object
Exempel
The boxer 's swing missed his opponent entirely.
The knight 's swing of the sword was precise and deadly.
05
a noticeable shift from one opinion, position, or state to another
Exempel
There has been a swing in public opinion toward renewable energy.
The political swing in the last election surprised analysts.
06
movement from one place or position to another by shifting back and forth or oscillating
Exempel
The gate has a swing that allows it to open both ways.
The pendulum 's swing regulates the clock's timing.
07
a state of sustained, vigorous, and characteristic activity, often showing momentum or rhythm
Exempel
The team is in a good swing after several consecutive wins.
Once she got into her swing, the work flowed easily.
08
sving, slag
the act of a batter attempting to hit the ball with the bat in baseball
Exempel
He took a powerful swing at the pitch but missed.
Han tog en kraftig sving mot kastet men missade.
She adjusted her swing to hit the curve.
Hon justerade sin sving för att träffa kurvan.
09
sving, rörelse
the action of hitting the golf ball with the club
Exempel
His swing is smooth and controlled.
Hans swing är mjuk och kontrollerad.
She practiced her swing for hours.
Hon övade på sin swing i timmar.
10
a lively, jaunty, or syncopated rhythm in music, especially jazz
Exempel
The band played a classic swing that made everyone dance.
Jazz music relies heavily on swing rhythms.
Lexikalt Träd
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