backstroke

A swimming stroke performed on the back, characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick, resembling an inverted front crawl.

• 🇨🇳一种游泳姿势，游泳者仰卧水中，双臂交替划水，双腿上下打水，形似仰卧的自由泳。

1. Swimming stroke B1 formal sport

   A swimming stroke performed on the back, where the arms move alternately in a circular motion and the legs perform a flutter kick.

   • She won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke.
   • He is learning the backstroke in his swimming class.
   • The backstroke is often recommended for beginners because breathing is easier.

   🇨🇳仰泳

• backstrokes plural form
• backstrokes' possessive plural form
• backstroke's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of swimming on one's back, typically using an alternating arm motion and a flutter kick.

• 🇨🇳仰泳，指仰卧在水中游泳，通常手臂交替划水、双腿打水。

1. Swim on one's back B1 formal sport

   To swim using the backstroke, a style where the swimmer lies on their back and moves their arms alternately while kicking.

   • She learned to backstroke across the pool.
   • He backstroked smoothly during the competition.
   • They practiced backstroking to improve their technique.

   🇨🇳仰泳

• backstroked past participle
• backstroked past simple
• backstroking present participle
• backstrokes third person singular