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swan dive

/ˈswɒn daɪv/

Tradução: Salto de trampolim ou plataforma em que o atleta arqueia as costas, abre os braços e depois os une sobre a cabeça antes de entrar na água. Também usado em sentido figurado para descrever uma queda ou decadência graciosa, elegante ou dramática.

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/ˈswɒn daɪv/B2formalsport
  • ptSalto de trampolim ou plataforma em que o atleta arqueia as costas, abre os braços e depois os une sobre a cabeça antes de entrar na água. Também usado em sentido figurado para descrever uma queda ou decadência graciosa, elegante ou dramática.

A type of dive performed in swimming or gymnastics where the diver arches their back, extends their arms out to the sides, and then brings them together above the head before entering the water. Also used figuratively to describe a graceful or dramatic fall or decline.

  1. Diving techniqueB2formal

    A type of dive performed by a swimmer or diver where the arms are extended forward and the body arches gracefully, resembling the shape of a swan.

    ptTécnica de salto ornamental

    • She performed a perfect swan dive from the high board.
    • The coach taught him how to execute a swan dive safely.
    • His swan dive earned him a high score in the competition.
  2. Dramatic fall or declineC1informalamerican

    A metaphorical expression describing a sudden, dramatic, and often graceful decline or failure.

    ptQueda abrupta

    • The company's stock took a swan dive after the scandal.
    • His career did a swan dive after that controversial interview.
    • The team's performance took a swan dive in the second half of the season.