swing

• 指悬挂在绳子或链条上、可以前后摆动的座椅，也指摆动这个动作本身。

A noun referring to a seat suspended by ropes or chains, used for swinging back and forth, or the act of swinging.

1. Playground seatA1formal

   A seat suspended by ropes or chains, used for swinging back and forth.

   秋千

   • The children played on the swing in the park.
   • She pushed her little brother on the swing.
   • The swing creaked as it moved in the wind.

2. Movement back and forthA2formal

   The action or motion of swinging or oscillating.

   摆动

   • The pendulum has a wide swing.
   • He hit the ball with a powerful swing.
   • The door opened with a swing.

   同义词fluctuationoscillationrockingswayundulationvibrationwavering

3. Music styleB2formalart

   A style of jazz dance music popular in the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by a lively rhythm.

   摇摆乐

   • They danced to swing music at the party.
   • Swing bands were popular during the Big Band era.
   • The festival featured live swing performances.

   同义词jiveswing music

4. Political shiftC1formalamericanpolitical

   A change in support or opinion, especially in elections.

   政治转向

   • The election results showed a swing to the left.
   • This state is a swing state in the presidential race.
   • There was a significant swing in voter preference.

   同义词changefluctuationmovementreversalshiftturnaround

   反义词consistencycontinuitystability

• 动词，指悬挂或自由状态下前后或左右摆动，也指挥舞、挥动（手臂、物体等），或指事物来回波动、变化。

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

不规则动词

1. Move back and forthA1formal

   To move rhythmically back and forth while suspended or pivoted.

   摇摆

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

   同义词oscillaterockseesawsway

2. Hit with a swinging motionA2informal

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

   挥击

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

   同义词lashsweepswipewhip

3. Change direction suddenlyB1informal

   To turn or shift direction abruptly.

   突然改变方向

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

   同义词pivotswerveturnveerwheelwhip

4. Dance to swing musicB2informalamerican

   To dance in the style of swing music.

   跳摇摆舞

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

短语动词变体swing aroundswing outswing over