swimming

incontável

The activity or sport of moving through water by using the limbs and body movements.

ruВид спорта или активного отдыха, заключающийся в передвижении в воде.esActividad o deporte que consiste en moverse por el agua con movimientos corporales propios, sin tocar el fondo. Incluye tanto la práctica deportiva como el simple hecho de nadar por diversión o ejercicio.frActivité ou sport consistant à se déplacer dans l'eau en utilisant ses membres, ainsi que le fait de pratiquer cette activité pour le loisir ou la compétition.deSport oder Freizeitbeschäftigung, bei der man sich im Wasser fortbewegt; auch das Schwimmen als Tätigkeit oder Wettkampfsportart.ptEsporte ou atividade de lazer que consiste em se deslocar na água usando os braços e as pernas; também se refere ao ato ou à ação de nadar.zh一种体育运动或休闲活动，指在水中移动身体。也可指游泳这项运动本身或泳姿。arرياضة أو نشاط ترفيهي يتمثل في الانتقال في الماء بواسطة حركات الجسم. ويشمل أيضاً السباحة كفن أو أسلوب أو نزهة في الماء.

1. Athletic activity A1 formal sport

   The act of propelling oneself through a liquid medium, especially as a physical exercise, recreation, or competitive event.

   • Regular aquatic exercise is excellent for cardiovascular health.
   • She joined the local club to improve her technique.
   • The champion set a new world record in the freestyle discipline.
   • Safety instructors recommend wearing goggles during the session.
   • The lake was perfect for a morning dip in the refreshing water.

   ruСпортивное занятиеesNataciónfrnatationdeSportliche AktivitätptAtividade esportivazh体育运动arنشاط رياضي

   Sinônimos: natationswim

2. Dizziness or vertigo C2 formal medical

   A sensation of dizziness or an impression that one's surroundings are revolving.

   • A sudden instability in the head made it difficult for him to stand.
   • She experienced a faint lightheadedness after standing up too quickly.
   • The patient complained of a recurring whirling sensation in the brain.
   • The overwhelming heat caused a brief period of disorientation.
   • He felt a strange motion in his senses as the fever peaked.

   ruГоловокружениеesVértigofrVertigedeSchwindelptTonturazh眩晕arدوار

   Sinônimos: dizzinessgiddinesslightheadednessvertigo

• swimmings plural form
• swimming's possessive singular form

verbo irregular

A verb meaning to move through water by moving the body, especially the arms and legs.

ruГлагол, означающий передвижение в воде с помощью движений тела, особенно рук и ног.esVerbo que significa desplazarse en el agua moviendo el cuerpo, especialmente brazos y piernas, o mantenerse flotando en ella.frVerbe signifiant se déplacer dans l'eau par des mouvements du corps, en particulier des bras et des jambes, ou se maintenir à la surface de l'eau.deSich im Wasser mit eigener Kraft fortbewegen, meist mit Hilfe von Armen und Beinen; auch im Wasser treiben oder sich über Wasser halten.ptVerbo que significa deslocar-se na água por meio de movimentos do corpo, especialmente dos braços e das pernas; também pode indicar flutuar ou manter-se na superfície da água.zh指在水中通过身体、手臂和腿的动作移动位置；也指漂浮在水中不下沉，以及游过某段水域。arفعل يدل على الانتقال في الماء بحركة الجسم، وخاصة تحريك الذراعين والساقين. ويشمل أيضاً البقاء طافياً على سطح الماء أو عبوره بالسباحة.

1. Move through water A1 formal sport

   To move through water by using limbs, fins, or tail to propel oneself forward.

   • He likes to swim in the ocean.
   • She can swim across the lake without stopping.
   • They swam for fun at the beach.

   ruПлаватьesNadarfrnagerdeSchwimmenptNadarzh游泳arيسبح

2. Be immersed or flooded B1 informal

   To be covered or surrounded by a liquid, often causing difficulty or discomfort.

   • The basement was swimming in water after the flood.
   • Her eyes were swimming with tears after the emotional movie.
   • The plate swam in sauce.

   ruБыть погружённым или затопленнымesestar inundado / estar anegadofrÊtre immergé ou inondédeIn Flüssigkeit eingetaucht seinptEstar imerso ou inundadozh被液体淹没或浸泡arالغرق أو الطوفان

3. Feel dizzy or overwhelmed B2 informal

   To experience dizziness or a sensation of spinning, often due to illness or strong emotion.

   • The room started to swim before her eyes when she stood up quickly.
   • His head was swimming with confusion after the complex explanation.
   • She felt her senses swim after hearing the shocking news.

   ruКружитьсяesSentir mareo o aturdimientofrAvoir la tête qui tournedeSchwindelig seinptSentir tonturazh头晕目眩arيشعر بالدوار

   Sinônimos: reelspinwhirl

• swum past participle
• swam past simple
• swimming present participle
• swims third person singular