swinging

• Описывает что-то живое, захватывающее и модное, часто ассоциирующееся с общественной активностью или музыкой.

Describes something that is lively, exciting, and fashionable, often associated with social activity or music.

1. Having a lively, buoyant rhythmB2informal

   Characterized by a strong, lively, and infectious rhythm, often associated with jazz or dance music.

   Ритмичный

   • The band played a swinging tune that got everyone on the dance floor.
   • Her voice had a swinging quality that made the song irresistible.
   • The nightclub was famous for its swinging jazz performances.

   Synonymsbouncygroovyjazzylivelyrhythmicupbeat

   Antonymsflatlifelessmechanicalstiff

2. Fashionable and excitingB2informalbritish

   Lively, fashionable, and socially active, especially in a way associated with the 1960s.

   Модный и захватывающий

   • London was the swinging capital of the world in the 1960s.
   • They led a swinging lifestyle, always attending the best parties.
   • The city's swinging nightlife attracted tourists from all over.

   Synonymsgroovyhappeninghipmodstylishtrendy

   Antonymsdowdysquarestaidunfashionable

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или движение взад-вперед, часто с подвешиванием к неподвижной точке, или смену местоположения, достигаемую таким движением.

A noun referring to the action or motion of moving back and forth, often suspended from a fixed point, or a change in location achieved through such movement.

uncountable

1. Back-and-forth motionB1formal

   The act of moving rhythmically from side to side or back and forth, often suspended from a point.

   Качание

   • The swinging of the pendulum was hypnotic.
   • Children enjoy the swinging of a playground swing.
   • The swinging of the chandelier indicated the building's instability.

   Synonymsoscillationrockingvibrationwavering

• Глагол, обозначающий действие раскачивания вперёд-назад или из стороны в сторону в подвешенном состоянии, или свободного висяния.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back and forth or from side to side while suspended, or to hang freely.

irregular verb

1. Move back and forthA1formal

   To move rhythmically back and forth while suspended or pivoted.

   Качаться

   • The child swung on the playground swing.
   • The door swung open with a creak.
   • She swung her arms as she walked.

   Synonymsoscillaterockseesawsway

2. Hit with a swinging motionA2informal

   To strike or attempt to strike something with a sweeping motion.

   Размахнуться

   • He swung the bat and hit a home run.
   • She swung at the piñata but missed.
   • The boxer swung a powerful punch.

   Synonymslashsweepswipewhip

3. Change direction suddenlyB1informal

   To turn or shift direction abruptly.

   Резко изменить направление

   • The car swung around the corner sharply.
   • His mood swung from happy to angry.
   • The vote swung in favor of the new policy.

   Synonymspivotswerveturnveerwheelwhip

4. Dance to swing musicB2informalamerican

   To dance in the style of swing music.

   Танцевать свинг

   • They swung to the jazz band all night.
   • Couples swung gracefully across the dance floor.
   • He learned to swing at the dance studio.

Phrasal variantsswing aroundswing outswing over