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swing
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of SWING
1
: to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something摆动；摇荡
[no object]
- The sheets swung on the clothesline.床单在晾衣绳上摆动。
- The clock's pendulum stopped swinging.时钟停摆了。
[+ object]
- She sat on the edge of the table, swinging her legs.她坐在桌边，晃动着双腿。
- She swung the bag by the handle. [=she held the handle of the bag and made the bag swing]她拽着包带，把包晃来晃去。
2
always followed by an adverb, adjective, or preposition : to move with a smooth, curving motion做弧线运动；转动
[no object]
- The monkeys were swinging from branch to branch high up in the trees.猴群在高高的树枝间荡来荡去。
- The door swung open/shut.门转动开/关了。
[+ object]
- He swung himself (up) into the truck.他纵身跃上了卡车。
- I swung my suitcase into the backseat of the car.我把手提箱抛到车的后座上。
- She sat on the counter and swung her legs over to the other side.她坐到柜台上，把腿跨到另一侧。
- She swung the door open.她把门推开。
3
: to move (your arm, a tool, etc.) with a quick, curving motion especially to try to hit something抡起（手臂、工具等）（尤指）朝…打去
[+ object]
- Be careful how you swing that ax.小心挥动你的那把斧头。
- She swung the bat but missed the ball.她挥棒却没打中球。
- She swung her purse at me.她抡起手提包朝我打来。
[no object]
- She swung (at the ball) but missed.她挥棒（打球），却没打中。
- He swung at me [=tried to hit me with his fist] for no reason.他无缘无故向我挥拳。
4
[no object] : to move back and forth on a special type of seat (called a swing)荡秋千
- a playground where kids go to swing孩子们荡秋千的操场
5
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to turn or move quickly in a particular direction突然转向；突然转身 — often + around
[no object]
- The road swings to the left sharply after a few miles.几英里之后道路突然向左急转。
- He swung around to look at the clock.他突然转身看时钟。
[+ object]
- She swung the car into the driveway.她猛地将车开上了私家车道。
- He swung the flashlight toward the noise.他迅速将手电筒照向响声。
6
a always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to change suddenly from one state or condition to another突然改变
- Sales swung up sharply at the end of the year.年底销售额猛增。
- The game suddenly swung in favor of the home team.比赛形势突然变得有利于主队。
- His mood can swing wildly from cheerful to angry.他的情绪能从兴高采烈突然变为勃然大怒。
- They have to be ready to swing into action [=to start doing something quickly] at a moment's notice.他们必须准备好迅速采取行动。
b [+ object] : to change or influence (something) in an important way改变；影响
- His strong performance in the second half swung the game in our favor.他在下半场的强劲表现使比赛形势有利于我方。
- Her promise to lower taxes may have swung [=changed the outcome of] the presidential election.她的减税承诺可能改变了总统选举结果。
- They may still swing their votes to the other candidate.他们仍然可能把票转投给另一个候选人。
7
[+ object] informal : to do or manage (something) successfully办成
- Do you think you can swing the job?你认为自己能干好这项工作吗？
- She isn't able to swing [=afford] a new car on her income.按她的收入她买不起新车。
- If he can swing it, he'll visit next month.如果他能办妥的话，他下个月将会来访。
8
[no object] informal + somewhat old-fashioned : to be lively or exciting活跃；热闹
- The bar really swings on weekends.酒吧在周末很热闹。
- The party was swinging.这次聚会很开心。
9
[no object] old-fashioned : to die by hanging吊死
- He swung for his crimes.他畏罪上吊自杀了。
swing both ways
informal : to be bisexual双性恋
swing by
[phrasal verb] US, informal also swing over : to make a brief visit短暂拜访
- I'll swing by [=stop by] after work to drop off the paperwork.我下班后会到你家把文件交给你。
swing the balance
: to change a situation so that one person, group, etc., is more able or likely to succeed than another使优势倾向于一方
- Both candidates are qualified, but her experience could swing the balance in her favor.两位候选人都符合条件，但是她的经验可能使她更具有优势。
2 swing /ˈswɪŋ/ noun
plural swings
2 swing
/ˈswɪŋ/
noun
plural swings
Learner's definition of SWING
1
[count]
a : an act of moving something with a quick, sweeping motion : an act of swinging a bat, fist, etc.（棒、拳等的）挥动，挥舞
- One swing of the hammer was all it took to drive the nail through the board.铁锤一击就足以把钉子敲穿了木板。
- She needs to work on her (golf) swing. [=she needs to practice the way she swings a golf club]她需要练习（高尔夫）挥杆。
- He took a swing at the pitch. [=he swung at the pitch; tried to hit the ball with his bat]他挥棒击打投球。
- Some drunk took a swing at me. [=tried to hit me]有个醉汉向我挥了一拳。
b : the movement of something that swings backward and forward or from side to side摆动
- the swing of a pendulum钟摆的摆动
2
[count] : a usually sudden change from one state or condition to another（突然的）改变
- upward/downward swings in the stock market股市的上扬/下挫
- She couldn't deal with his unpredictable mood swings. [=changes in his mood]她受不了他的情绪难以捉摸、大起大落。
3
[count] : a seat that hangs from ropes or chains and that moves back and forth秋千 — see picture at playground
- The kids were playing on the swings.孩子们在荡秋千。
- We sat on the porch swing and watched the neighbors.我们坐在门廊秋千上看着邻居们。
4
[noncount] : a style of jazz music that has a lively rhythm and that is played mostly for dancing摇摆乐（一种主要用于伴舞的节奏欢快的爵士乐）
go with a swing
British, informal : to be lively and enjoyable热闹有趣
- What a great party! It really went with a swing!聚会办得好极了！真的很热闹有趣！
in full swing
: at the highest level of activity处于最活跃阶段；处于高潮
- Work on the project is in full swing.该项目的工作正在全面展开。
- The party was in full swing by the time we arrived.我们到达时聚会正处于高潮。
in/into the swing of
informal : fully involved and comfortable with (a regular activity, process, etc.)熟悉，融入（某种活动或流程中）
- After a while, she got into the swing of her job. [=she got used to her job and was able to do it well]不久后她便熟悉了工作，干得得心应手。
- I've been away on vacation but I should be (back) in the swing of things in a few days.我刚度假回来，不过几天之内我应该就能（重新）融入工作。
swings and roundabouts
British, informal — used to say that two choices or situations are basically the same because they have an equal number of advantages and disadvantages有得必有失（表示两种选择都各有利弊）
- It is a case of swings and roundabouts.这是个各有利弊的情况。
3 swing /ˈswɪŋ/ adjective
3 swing
/ˈswɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of SWING
always used before a noun
1
: of or relating to the style of jazz music called swing摇摆乐的
- a swing band摇摆乐乐队
- swing music/dancing摇摆乐；摇摆舞
2
: not certain to vote for a particular candidate or party in an election and therefore often able to decide the result of the election（在投票选举中）摇摆不定的
- swing voters/states游离选民；摇摆州
1
: an act or instance of swinging : swinging movement: such as
(2)
: a sweeping or rhythmic movement of the body or a bodily part
(3)
: a dance figure in which two dancers revolve with joined arms or hands
(4)
: jazz dancing in moderate tempo with a lilting syncopation
c(1)
: steady pulsing rhythm (as in poetry or music)
(2)
: a steady vigorous movement characterizing an activity or creative work
d(1)
: a trend toward a high or low point in a fluctuating cycle (as of business activity)
(2)
: an often periodic shift from one condition, form, position, or object of attention or favor to another
5
: something that swings freely from or on a support
especially : a seat suspended by a rope or chains for swinging to and fro on for pleasure
Example Sentences
Verb The sheets swung on the clothesline. The clock's pendulum stopped swinging. She sat on the edge of the table, swinging her legs. The monkeys were swinging from branch to branch high up in the trees. I swung my suitcase into the backseat of the car. She sat on the counter and swung her legs over to the other side. She swung the door open. Be careful how you swing that ax. She swung the bat but missed the ball. She swung her purse at me. Noun One swing of the hammer was all it took to drive the nail through the board. the swing of a pendulum upward swings in the stock market The kids were playing on the swings. We sat on the porch swing and watched the neighbors. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 Just across from the new building could be a new exhibit for gibbons, small apes known for using their long arms to swing from tree to tree. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Since the ball was resting in an awkward spot just outside the bunker, the Japanese standout would have needed to swing while standing inside the bunker to have any shot at getting the ball near the flag. Tim Schmitt, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Jake Diekman got Oscar Gonzalez to swing and miss on a 1-1 count. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Here, seemingly uplifting Warnock's liberal platform can turn him off to swing and independent voters. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Folks who swing by Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. can grab a full box of books for just $10. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2022 In this neutral kitchen, aged barnwood panels paired with black hardware create French doors that swing open to reveal the room's refrigerator and pantry. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 No warhead explosives, just blades that swing out to kill only one guy. Peter Weber, The Week, 6 Aug. 2022 Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 And two days after his August stop in New Hampshire, Pence made a busy two-day swing through Iowa, whose caucuses have led off the presidential nominating calendar for half a century. Fox News, 18 Sep. 2022 The result is a race that could be an indicator of Trump's continued influence on swing districts and rural politics. Patrick Whittle, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 Before Torkelson's key swing, Báez singled on a two-strike slider and Haase worked a six-pitch walk. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 After an uneven camp and preseason, Miami opted to keep Greg Little as its backup swing tackle. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Natick’s biggest momentum swing came on an interception by junior Teddy Ferrucci in the third quarter. Aj Traub, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Aristides Aquino, who underwent his own recent swing change, has seen better results with it throughout September. The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 Keeping everything else the same, Newgarden would’ve entered the west coast swing fresh off his 6th win of the year at WWT Raceway, with a 46-point edge on Power (2nd), a 57-point gap to Dixon (3rd) and 60 points to Ericsson (4th). Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 June 2022 Velasquez got Trevor Story on a check-swing third strike to end the inning, putting him in position to pick up the win. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2022 The high-speed Ion3 camera captures club and ball launch data at the point of impact and also records an HD video of the club through the impact zone for post-swing analysis. Shaun Tolson, Robb Report, 3 May 2022 Adell simplified his pre-swing approach by removing excess movement and shortened his path to the ball, resulting in better plate discipline and more consistent contact. Mike Digiovannastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2022 Max Scherzer, with no prior saves to his professional resume, closed out the game, ending it on a controversial check-swing third strike against Wilmer Flores that replays showed to be incorrect. Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2021 Jose Altuve followed with a bloop hit before Iglesias got Jose Siri on a check-swing third strike to stop Houston's four-game winning streak. Joe Reedy, Chron, 24 Sep. 2021 Yes on the recall was winning in a number of swing congressional districts in Orange County, according to the Cook Political Report's Dave Wasserman. Harry Enten, CNN, 18 Sep. 2021 And while Republicans in swing Congressional districts have branded Pelosi as evil, Democrats adore her and resented Moulton’s challenge. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2021 See More
Verb
India lunged out to swing at it, hoping to put the ball into the outfield, The Rockies were using a five-man infield, and India was aiming for the open space in center field. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 Just across from the new building could be a new exhibit for gibbons, small apes known for using their long arms to swing from tree to tree. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Since the ball was resting in an awkward spot just outside the bunker, the Japanese standout would have needed to swing while standing inside the bunker to have any shot at getting the ball near the flag. Tim Schmitt, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Jake Diekman got Oscar Gonzalez to swing and miss on a 1-1 count. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Here, seemingly uplifting Warnock's liberal platform can turn him off to swing and independent voters. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Folks who swing by Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. can grab a full box of books for just $10. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2022 In this neutral kitchen, aged barnwood panels paired with black hardware create French doors that swing open to reveal the room's refrigerator and pantry. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 No warhead explosives, just blades that swing out to kill only one guy. Peter Weber, The Week, 6 Aug. 2022 Noun
Jackson, a second-year pro, was set to serve as a swing tackle. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 And two days after his August stop in New Hampshire, Pence made a busy two-day swing through Iowa, whose caucuses have led off the presidential nominating calendar for half a century. Fox News, 18 Sep. 2022 The result is a race that could be an indicator of Trump's continued influence on swing districts and rural politics. Patrick Whittle, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 Before Torkelson's key swing, Báez singled on a two-strike slider and Haase worked a six-pitch walk. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 After an uneven camp and preseason, Miami opted to keep Greg Little as its backup swing tackle. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Natick’s biggest momentum swing came on an interception by junior Teddy Ferrucci in the third quarter. Aj Traub, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Aristides Aquino, who underwent his own recent swing change, has seen better results with it throughout September. The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 Keeping everything else the same, Newgarden would’ve entered the west coast swing fresh off his 6th win of the year at WWT Raceway, with a 46-point edge on Power (2nd), a 57-point gap to Dixon (3rd) and 60 points to Ericsson (4th). Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 Adjective
Our favorite feature, though, are its semi-swing doors. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 June 2022 Velasquez got Trevor Story on a check-swing third strike to end the inning, putting him in position to pick up the win. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2022 The high-speed Ion3 camera captures club and ball launch data at the point of impact and also records an HD video of the club through the impact zone for post-swing analysis. Shaun Tolson, Robb Report, 3 May 2022 Adell simplified his pre-swing approach by removing excess movement and shortened his path to the ball, resulting in better plate discipline and more consistent contact. Mike Digiovannastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2022 Max Scherzer, with no prior saves to his professional resume, closed out the game, ending it on a controversial check-swing third strike against Wilmer Flores that replays showed to be incorrect. Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2021 Jose Altuve followed with a bloop hit before Iglesias got Jose Siri on a check-swing third strike to stop Houston's four-game winning streak. Joe Reedy, Chron, 24 Sep. 2021 Yes on the recall was winning in a number of swing congressional districts in Orange County, according to the Cook Political Report's Dave Wasserman. Harry Enten, CNN, 18 Sep. 2021 And while Republicans in swing Congressional districts have branded Pelosi as evil, Democrats adore her and resented Moulton’s challenge. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, to beat, fling, hurl, rush, from Old English swingan to beat, fling oneself, rush; akin to Old High German swingan to fling, rush
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1933, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of swing was in the 13th century Phrases Containing swing
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