to swing
01
摇摆, 摆动
to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended
Intransitive
Transitive: to swing sb/sth
例子
The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.
摆钟以有节奏的滴答声前后摆动。
As the ship sailed through the waves, the lanterns on the deck swung with the motion of the sea.
当船在波浪中航行时，甲板上的灯笼随着海的动作摆动。
02
摆动, 击打
to strike or target something using a sweeping motion, typically with the arm
Transitive: to swing a handled implement
例子
The tennis player skillfully swung the racket, sending the ball over the net.
网球选手巧妙地挥动球拍，将球打过网。
In the heat of the battle, the knight swung his sword, aiming to strike down his opponent.
在战斗的白热化阶段，骑士挥舞着他的剑，旨在击倒他的对手。
03
改变, 使改变
to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another
Transitive: to swing a opinion or perception
例子
The passionate speech by the activist managed to swing public opinion in favor of environmental conservation.
活动家充满激情的演讲成功扭转了公众舆论，使其支持环境保护。
The turn of events during the debate swung the audience's support from one candidate to the other.
辩论期间事件的转折将观众的支持从一位候选人转向了另一位。
04
操纵, 获得
to succeed in achieving or getting something, particularly in a dishonest way
Transitive: to swing an achievement
例子
The cunning politician managed to swing the vote in his favor.
狡猾的政客设法将投票操纵成对他有利。
Despite the regulations, the clever entrepreneur found a way to swing the contract.
尽管有规定，聪明的企业家还是找到了搞定合同的办法。
05
摇摆, 演奏摇摆乐
(of music) to be performed or played with a distinctive rhythmic feel characterized by a lively, propulsive groove
Intransitive
例子
The quartet jammed in the garage, letting the music swing organically.
四重奏在车库里即兴演奏，让音乐有机地摇摆起来。
When the trumpet player took the lead, the entire band followed suit, causing the music to swing effortlessly.
当小号手领奏时，整个乐队跟随其后，使音乐轻松地摇摆起来。
06
摇摆, 摆动
to move or walk with a rhythmic and swaying motion
Intransitive
例子
The dancer effortlessly swung across the stage.
舞者轻松地在舞台上摇摆。
As the jazz band played, couples on the dance floor began to swing.
随着爵士乐队的演奏，舞池中的情侣们开始摇摆。
07
摆动, 摇摆
to move or propel in a curving, pendulum-like motion, often smoothly and with a sense of ease
Transitive: to swing sth
例子
She swung her arms gracefully as she walked down the runway.
她走下跑道时优雅地摆动着手臂。
In the playground, the girl swung her legs back and forth on the swing.
在操场上，女孩在秋千上前后摆动着她的腿。
08
摇摆, 用摇摆风格演奏
to perform music with a fluid and rhythmically expressive style
Intransitive
例子
The jazz pianist began to swing, infusing the melody with a playful and improvisational rhythm.
爵士钢琴家开始摇摆，为旋律注入了 playful 和即兴的节奏。
As the drummer picked up the tempo, the entire band started to swing.
当鼓手加快节奏时，整个乐队开始swing。
09
摇摆, 摆动
to be suspended from a support and move freely in a pendulum-like manner
Intransitive
例子
The wind chimes swung in the garden, their melodious tones filling the air as they hung freely.
风铃在花园中摆动，它们自由悬挂时，悦耳的音调充满了空气。
The monkey in the jungle effortlessly swung from branch to branch.
丛林中的猴子轻松地从树枝摆动到树枝。
10
活跃, 振动
to be in a state of liveliness, excitement, and modernity
Intransitive
例子
The new nightclub aims to swing, offering a vibrant atmosphere with the latest music and entertainment.
新夜总会旨在摇摆，提供最新音乐和娱乐的 vibrant 氛围。
The city 's art scene continues to swing, showcasing cutting-edge exhibits.
城市的艺术场景继续活跃，展示前沿展览。
11
交换, 摇摆
to engage in consensual, non-monogamous activities involving the exchange of partners
Intransitive
例子
The adventurous couple decided to swing and explore the dynamics of the swinging lifestyle.
这对喜欢冒险的夫妇决定摇摆并探索摇摆生活方式的动态。
Some individuals choose to swing as a way to explore their sexual boundaries.
有些人选择交换伴侣作为探索他们性界限的一种方式。
Swing
01
a play device that supports a person moving back and forth
例子
The children spent the afternoon on the playground swing.
She pushed him gently on the swing.
02
摇摆乐, 摇摆音乐
a form of jazz characterized by its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and emphasis on improvisation, notably popularized in the 1930s and 1940s
例子
The jazz band played a lively swing that had the audience tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm.
爵士乐队演奏了一段活泼的摇摆乐，让观众跟着节奏踏脚摇摆。
As the evening progressed, the dance floor filled with couples twirling and spinning to the infectious swing.
随着夜晚的进行，舞池里挤满了随着感染人的摇摆节奏旋转和旋转的情侣。
03
摇摆舞, 摇摆舞风格
a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork
例子
The dance floor came alive with the infectious rhythm of swing, as couples twirled and spun to the upbeat tunes of the jazz band.
舞池随着摇摆舞的感染性节奏活跃起来，情侣们随着爵士乐队欢快的曲调旋转舞动。
Swing enthusiasts crowded the dance floor, joyfully twirling and spinning to the infectious rhythm of the music.
摇摆舞爱好者挤满了舞池，随着音乐那富有感染力的节奏欢快地旋转和转动。
04
a broad, sweeping blow, stroke, or motion, typically with an arm, weapon, or object
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The team is in a good swing after several consecutive wins.
Once she got into her swing, the work flowed easily.
08
挥棒, 摆动
the act of a batter attempting to hit the ball with the bat in baseball
例子
He took a powerful swing at the pitch but missed.
他对投球进行了有力的挥棒但未击中。
She adjusted her swing to hit the curve.
她调整了她的挥棒来击中曲线球。
09
挥杆, 动作
the action of hitting the golf ball with the club
例子
His swing is smooth and controlled.
他的挥杆流畅且受控。
She practiced her swing for hours.
她练习她的挥杆好几个小时了。
10
a lively, jaunty, or syncopated rhythm in music, especially jazz
例子
The band played a classic swing that made everyone dance.
Jazz music relies heavily on swing rhythms.
