swallow

• 名词，指一种小型候鸟，翅膀长而尖，尾部分叉，飞行迅速且灵活，常在飞行中捕食昆虫。

A noun referring to a small, migratory bird with long pointed wings and a forked tail, known for its swift, acrobatic flight.

1. A2formal

   A small, fast-flying bird with long pointed wings and a forked tail, known for migrating.

   燕子

   • A swallow built its nest under the roof of our house.
   • Swallows fly south for the winter.
   • We watched the swallows swooping over the lake.

2. Act of swallowingB1formal

   An act of taking food or drink down the throat.

   吞咽

   • He took a swallow of water to clear his throat.
   • She finished the drink in one swallow.
   • A single swallow of the medicine was enough.

   同义词deglutitiondraftdrinkgulpsip

• 表示将食物、饮料等通过喉咙送入胃中的动作，或指不加质疑地接受、相信某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing food, drink, or something else to pass down the throat into the stomach, or to accept or believe something without question.

1. Ingest food or drinkA2formal

   To cause food, drink, or saliva to pass from the mouth down the throat into the stomach.

   吞咽

   • He swallowed the medicine with a glass of water.
   • She swallowed her food too quickly and choked.
   • The baby learned to swallow solid food.

   同义词consumedowngulpguzzleimbibeingest

2. B2informal

   To accept or believe something, often without questioning or with difficulty.

   接受或相信

   • I find his excuse hard to swallow.
   • She swallowed the whole story without any doubt.
   • He had to swallow his pride and apologize.

   同义词acceptbelievebuycreditfall forgo fortaketrust

   反义词challengedisbelievedoubtquestionreject

3. Suppress emotionsB2formal

   To hide or suppress a feeling or reaction.

   抑制

   • She swallowed her anger and remained calm.
   • He swallowed his disappointment and congratulated the winner.
   • They had to swallow their fear and continue.

   同义词bottle upchoke backcontainfight backhold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress

   反义词expressrevealshowvent

短语动词变体swallow up