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BNC: 3038 COCA: 2848

swim

1 swim /ˈswɪm/ verb
swims; swam /ˈswæm/ ; swum /ˈswʌm/ ; swimming
1 swim
/ˈswɪm/
verb
swims; swam /ˈswæm/ ; swum /ˈswʌm/ ; swimming
Learner's definition of SWIM
[no object] : to move through water by moving your arms and legs游泳
see also swimming
[+ object] : to move through or across (an area of water) by swimming游过(一片水域);泅渡
[+ object] : to swim by using (a specified method)(以某种姿势)游泳
[no object] of a fish, bird, etc. : to move through or over water(鱼、禽等)游过,游动
[no object] : to be completely covered with a liquid浸泡在液体中usually used as (be) swimming in通常用作(be) swimming in
[no object]
: to feel dizzy or unable to think clearly because you are sick, confused, etc.(由于生病、困惑等)感到晕眩
of something you are looking at : to seem to be moving around because you are tired, sick, etc.(由于生病、疲劳等觉得眼前物体)似在旋转;似在晃动

sink or swim

see 1sink

swim with/against the tide

see 1tide
2 swim /ˈswɪm/ noun
plural swims
2 swim
/ˈswɪm/
noun
plural swims
Learner's definition of SWIM
[count]
: an act or period of swimming游泳usually singular通常用单数

in/into the swim (of things)

informal
: involved in an activity or informed about a situation参与活动;了解情况
BNC: 3038 COCA: 2848

swim

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verb

swam ˈswam How to pronounce swim (audio) ; swum ˈswəm How to pronounce swim (audio) ; swimming

intransitive verb

1
a
: to propel oneself in water by natural means (such as movements of the limbs, fins, or tail)
b
: to play in the water (as at a beach or swimming pool)
2
: to move with a motion like that of swimming : glide
a cloud swam slowly across the moon
3
a
: to float on a liquid : not sink
b
: to surmount difficulties : not go under
sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish Daniel Webster
4
: to become immersed in or flooded with or as if with a liquid
potatoes swimming in gravy
5
: to have a floating or reeling appearance or sensation

transitive verb

1
a
: to cross by propelling oneself through water
swim a stream
b
: to execute in swimming
2
: to cause to swim or float

swim

2 of 3

noun

1
: a smooth gliding motion
2
: an act or period of swimming
3
: a temporary dizziness or unconsciousness
4
a
: an area frequented by fish
b
: the main current of activity
in the swim

swim

3 of 3

adjective

: of, relating to, or used in or for swimming

Example Sentences

Verb He's teaching the children to swim. She swam across the pool. He swam the English Channel. The racers must swim the backstroke. We watched the fish swimming in the river. Ducks swam in the pond. I felt weak and my head was swimming. The room swam before my eyes. Noun the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
On early weekday mornings, locals swim in the fjord before heading off to work, and on weekends, live bands play near cafés, providing a silky soundtrack for shoppers. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Sep. 2022 Guests can swim in its indoor-outdoor pool during the day, and return for nighttime festivities when the pool turns into a stage. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Activating all this gives us the capability to paddle, climb, and swim for hours—and perform a single pull-up. Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth’s schooling also included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music. Sylvia Hui, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Cheese tortellini, leftover ham, and peas swim in a rich, creamy sauce. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 How did these creatures swim, and why did evolution seem to favor some shapes over others? Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Aug. 2022 Although shark in name, these animals swim in a distinctly serpentine fashion, much like an eel. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2022 Paddling a canoe on Lake Michigan can be a scary thing for anyone, much less a kid who has never been to the lakefront or perhaps doesn't even know how to swim. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022
Noun
This includes arguably the best views of any property in the area, multiple infinity pools (complete with swim-up bars) and a private beach lounge on the shores of Medano Beach, Cabo’s only swimmable beach. Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 The backyard featured even more extravagant additions, like the 75-yard, tropical-themed pool with three waterfalls, two hot tubs, a 35-foot water slide, a swim-up bar, private grotto, koi pond, and a lazy river. Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2022 Open until midnight seven days a week, the attraction includes two infinity pools featuring two swim-up bars and a separate bistro. David Nikel, Forbes, 11 July 2022 With its oceanfront swim-up suites and sparkly water park covered in slippery slides and slime, Nickelodeon was a vibe. Essence, 15 June 2022 The rate also covers fitness classes, live DJ music, a pool with swim-up bar, and entertainment. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Enjoy waterfront dining, boating excursions and a 185-foot-long pool, which features a swim-up bar and cabanas. Rebecca Treon, Chron, 25 Mar. 2022 The pool has a swim-up bar, and is surrounded by giant statues of naked women. Carmela Chirinos, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2022 Since long before the first swim-up bar plopped an orchid atop a frozen daiquiri, petals have been rimmed around glasses for visual appeal. New York Times, 1 Mar. 2022
Adjective
And the majority of drownings – 69% – actually occur during non-swim times. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 For a post-swim bite to eat, stop by the nearby tiki-themed Pool Burger. Anna Mazurek, Chron, 30 June 2022 Costume designer Dinah Collin won an Emmy for her work on the BBC series, which has since inspired a generation of Regency adaptations—not to mention the string of winks to the transformative post-swim moment. Emma Fraser, Town & Country, 10 Apr. 2022 But behind-the-scenes, Grandma’s cop-worthy post-swim lewk resulted from a practical request from the 85-year-old lead Tsai Chin, who is an accomplished — and very glamorous IRL — stage and screen legend on both sides of the pond and mainland China. Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 2 Dec. 2020 Facial coverings are required at all times, except while swimming or during the pre-swim shower. Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Sep. 2020 Katie Ledecky enjoys her post-swim refreshments while still in the water. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, 3 Aug. 2020 This morning, Reebok announced its latest footwear launch with Chromat, which made its runway debut during the swim brand’s Spring 2020 New York Fashion Week show. Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 15 May 2020 Above, swim practice in Mission Viejo, Calif., this week. Remy Tumin, New York Times, 7 May 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English swimmen, from Old English swimman; akin to Old High German swimman to swim

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swim was before the 12th century
BNC: 3038 COCA: 2848
swim

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SWIM | SWIM + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEevening, morning, regular晚泳;晨泳;定期的游泳long, quick長時間的/短時間的游泳How about a quick swim before breakfast?早餐前游一會兒泳怎麼樣?nice暢快的游泳VERB + SWIMgo for, have, take (especially NAmE) 去游泳;游泳She got up early and went for a swim.她早早起來游泳去了。SWIM + NOUNsuit (usually swimsuit) , trunks (NAmE) 泳衣;泳褲
coach, team (both NAmE) 游泳教練;游泳隊meet, practice (both NAmE) 游泳比賽/訓練PREPOSITIONfor a swim為了游泳Are you joining us for a swim?和我們一起去游泳嗎?
swim

verb

ADVERB | VERB + SWIM | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBstrongly, vigorously用力游;奮力游A beaver swam vigorously upstream.一隻河狸奮力向上游游去。well游得好He can't swim well.他不太會游泳。quickly, rapidly快速游;飛快游slowly慢慢游underwater在水下游out游出ashore, back游到岸上;游回Exhausted, they swam ashore.他們感到筋疲力盡,於是向岸邊游去。away, off游走;游開downstream, upstream順流游;逆流游around繞⋯游VERB + SWIMcan, know how to會游泳learn (how) to學(如何)游泳teach sb (how) to教某人(如何)游泳PREPOSITIONacross橫渡to swim across the river游過河in在⋯中游泳to swim in the sea在大海中游泳to游到⋯We swam out to the boat.我們游到了船邊。towards/toward游向She swam back towards / toward the shore.她返身往岸邊游去。PHRASESgo swimming去游泳

See also: Swimming strokes


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