to paddle
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划桨, 划船
to move a watercraft through the water using a handheld implement with a broad blade
Intransitive
例子
The kayaker skillfully paddled through the white-water rapids.
皮划艇运动员熟练地划桨穿过白水急流。
As they approached the shore, the canoeists paddled gently to slow down.
当他们接近岸边时，划独木舟的人轻轻地划桨以减慢速度。
02
搅拌, 打
to use a flat, typically broad, implement to stir or agitate something
Transitive: to paddle sth
例子
The chef decided to paddle the batter vigorously to ensure a smooth and lump-free consistency.
厨师决定用力搅拌面糊以确保光滑无颗粒的质地。
o evenly distribute the ingredients, the baker gently paddled the dough.
为了均匀分配配料，面包师轻轻地搅拌了面团。
03
用桨打, 用木板体罚
to administer physical punishment by striking someone with a flat, often wooden implement
Transitive: to paddle sb
例子
In some traditional schools, teachers used to paddle students as a disciplinary measure.
在一些传统学校中，教师过去常常用打屁股作为纪律处分。
After repeated warnings, the coach decided to paddle the athlete for violating team rules.
在多次警告后，教练决定因违反队规而用桨打运动员。
04
划水, 游泳
(of animals) to move through water with short, rapid strokes
Intransitive
例子
The ducklings paddled behind their mother.
小鸭子们在妈妈后面划水。
Startled by the approach of the boat, the swan elegantly paddled away.
被船的接近吓了一跳，天鹅优雅地划水离开了。
05
蹒跚, 摇摇晃晃地走
to walk in an unsteady and often wobbly manner
Intransitive: to paddle to a direction
例子
The toddler eagerly paddled across the living room.
小孩急切地划着穿过客厅。
With a proud smile, the parents watched their little one paddle towards them.
带着自豪的微笑，父母看着他们的小家伙摇摇晃晃地向他们划来。
06
划水, 玩水
to lightly splash or move one's hands or feet in water
Intransitive: to paddle somewhere
例子
On a hot summer day, children love to paddle in the shallow end of the pool.
在炎热的夏日，孩子们喜欢在游泳池的浅水区戏水。
As they strolled along the beach, the couple decided to paddle in the surf.
当他们沿着海滩散步时，这对夫妇决定在海浪中划水。
Paddle
01
桨, 划桨
a tool used to move a boat or raft through the water, consisting of a long handle with a flat or curved blade on one end
例子
She grabbed the paddle and began rowing across the lake.
她抓起桨，开始划船穿过湖面。
The paddle splashed loudly as he dipped it into the water.
当他把桨浸入水中时，溅起了很大的水花。
02
桨, 板子
an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
03
桨叶, 水轮叶片
a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
04
桨, 球拍
small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
05
游戏控制器, 桨
a handheld input device used in gaming to control movement or perform specific actions in games
