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swing
1 swing /ˈswɪŋ/ verb
swings; swung /ˈswʌŋ/ ; swinging
1 swing
/ˈswɪŋ/
verb
swings; swung /ˈswʌŋ/ ; swinging
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]
[+ object]
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]
[+ object]
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]
[no object]
4 
[no object] : to move back and forth on a special type of seat (called a swing)荡秋千
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
[no object]
— often + around
[+ object]
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
b  [+ object] : to change or influence (something) in an important way改变；影响
7 
[+ object] informal : to do or manage (something) successfully办成
8 
[no object] informal + somewhat old-fashioned : to be lively or exciting活跃；热闹
9 
[no object] old-fashioned : to die by hanging吊死

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

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
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
b  : the movement of something that swings backward and forward or from side to side摆动
2 
[count] : a usually sudden change from one state or condition to another（突然的）改变
3 
[count] : a seat that hangs from ropes or chains and that moves back and forth秋千
— see picture at playground
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

in full swing

: at the highest level of activity处于最活跃阶段；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）

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）
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
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
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2479 COCA: 2453

swing

1 of 3

verb

ˈswiŋ How to pronounce swing (audio)
swung ˈswəŋ How to pronounce swing (audio) ; swinging ˈswiŋ-iŋ How to pronounce swing (audio)

transitive verb

1
a
: to cause to move vigorously through a wide arc or circle
swing an ax
b
: to cause to sway to and fro
c(1)
: to cause to turn on an axis
(2)
: to cause to face or move in another direction
swing the car into a side road
2
: to suspend so as to permit swaying or turning
3
: to convey by suspension
cranes swinging cargo into the ship's hold
4
a(1)
: to influence decisively
swing a lot of votes
(2)
: to bring around by influence
b
: to handle successfully : manage
wasn't able to swing a new car on his income
swing a deal
5
: to play or sing (something, such as a melody) in the style of swing music

intransitive verb

1
: to move freely to and fro especially in suspension from an overhead support
2
a
: to die by hanging
b
: to hang freely from a support
3
: to move in or describe a circle or arc:
a
: to turn on a hinge or pivot
b
: to turn in place
c
: to convey oneself by grasping a fixed support
swing aboard the train
4
a
: to have a steady pulsing rhythm
b
: to play or sing with a lively compelling rhythm
specifically : to play swing music
5
: to shift or fluctuate from one condition, form, position, or object of attention or favor to another
swing constantly from optimism to pessimism and back Sinclair Lewis
6
a
: to move along rhythmically
b
: to start up in a smooth vigorous manner
ready to swing into action
7
: to hit or aim at something with a sweeping arm movement
8
a
: to be lively, exciting, and up-to-date
b
: to engage freely in sex

swing

2 of 3

noun

1
: an act or instance of swinging : swinging movement: such as
a(1)
: a stroke or blow delivered with a sweeping arm movement
a batter with a powerful swing
(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
b(1)
: the regular movement of a freely suspended object (such as a pendulum) along an arc and back
(2)
: back and forth sweep
the swing of the tides
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
2
a
: liberty of action
b(1)
: the driving power of something swung or hurled
(2)
: steady vigorous advance : driving speed
a train approaching at full swing
3
: the progression of an activity, process, or phase of existence
the work is in full swing
4
: the arc or range through which something swings
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
6
a
: a curving course or outline
b
: a course from and back to a point : a circular tour
7
: jazz that is played (as by a big band) with a steady beat and that uses the harmonic structures of popular songs and the blues as a basis for improvisations and arrangements
8
: a short pass in football thrown to a back running to the outside

swing

3 of 3

adjective

1
: of or relating to musical swing
a swing band
swing music
swing dancing
2
: that may swing often decisively either way on an issue or in an election
swing voters
a swing state

Synonyms

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for swing

swing, wave, flourish, brandish, thrash mean to wield or cause to move to and fro or up and down.

swing implies regular or uniform movement.

swing the rope back and forth

wave usually implies smooth or continuous motion.

waving the flag

flourish suggests vigorous, ostentatious, graceful movement.

flourished the winning lottery ticket

brandish implies threatening or menacing motion.

brandishing a knife

thrash suggests vigorous, abrupt, violent movement.

an infant thrashing his arms about

swing, sway, oscillate, vibrate, fluctuate, waver, undulate mean to move from one direction to its opposite.

swing implies a movement of something attached at one end or one side.

the door suddenly swung open

sway implies a slow swinging or teetering movement.

trees swaying in the breeze

oscillate stresses a usually regular alternation of direction.

an oscillating fan

vibrate suggests the rapid oscillation of an elastic body under stress or impact.

the vibrating strings of a piano

fluctuate suggests constant irregular changes of level, intensity, or value.

fluctuating interest rates

waver stresses irregular motion suggestive of reeling or tottering.

the exhausted runner wavered before collapsing

undulate suggests a gentle wavelike motion.

an undulating sea of grass

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
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

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2479 COCA: 2453
swing

noun¹

 1change in public opinion, sb's mood, etc.輿論的轉變；情緒的改變ADJECTIVE | VERB + SWING | SWING + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤big, dramatic, huge, sharp, violent, wide (especially NAmE) 大轉變；劇烈的波動；巨大的轉變；急劇的轉變◇violent swings in policy政策的急劇改變➤small小轉變▸➤10%, etc. * 10% 等的改變▸➤sudden, wild突然的／瘋狂的轉變◇his sudden swings of mood他情緒的突然波動➤electoral, national (especially BrE) 選舉支持率的變化；全國性的轉變▸➤mood情緒波動◇She suffers from severe mood swings.她情緒波動很厲害。VERB + SWING➤need需要轉變◇The party needs a swing of only 2.5% to win.該黨只需 2.5% 的選民轉而支持他們就能取勝。➤represent表明轉變◇This represents a swing of 14% against the party.這表明有 14% 的選票轉而投給該黨的對手。➤suffer, suffer from經歷轉變SWING + NOUN➤state, vote, voter (all especially NAmE) 搖擺州（指投票意向不斷變化的州）；意向搖擺不定的選票；意向搖擺的投票人◇Ohio is a swing state in the presidential election.俄亥俄州在總統大選中意見搖擺不定。PREPOSITION➤swing in favour of, swing to, swing towards/toward對⋯有利的轉變；朝⋯的轉變◇signs of a late swing to the Democrats後期倒向民主黨的跡象➤swing against對⋯不利的轉變◇a dramatic swing against the socialists對社會主義者不利的急劇變化➤swing away from偏離⋯的轉變◇the swing away from science in schools學校偏離理科的轉變➤swing from從⋯轉變▸➤swing in⋯方面的轉變◇a sharp swing in the attitudes of economists經濟學家觀點的急劇轉變
swing

noun²

 2swinging movement擺動ADJECTIVE | VERB + SWING | SWING + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤wild瘋狂的揮舞➤mighty, powerful強勁的／有力的揮舞▸➤backward, forward向後／向前揮動▸➤golf高爾夫球杆的揮動▸➤practice練習性揮動VERB + SWING➤do, make, take揮動◇the technique for making the perfect golf swing完美的高爾夫揮杆擊球動作的技巧➤change改變揮舞動作▸➤practise/practice練習揮舞動作◇The golfers were practising / practicing their swings.高爾夫球手正在練習揮杆動作。SWING + NOUN➤bridge, door (both BrE) 平旋橋；雙開式彈簧門PREPOSITION➤swing at朝⋯的揮動◇He took a wild swing at the ball.他猛地揮杆朝球擊去。➤swing of⋯的擺動◇There was a political swing of the pendulum back to the right. (figurative) 政治如鐘擺又重新擺回到右傾的位置。
swing

noun³

 3swinging seat鞦韆ADJECTIVE | VERB + SWING | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤porch, tyre/tire (both especially NAmE) 門廊上的／輪胎做的鞦韆VERB + SWING➤go on, play on, sit on盪鞦韆◇Some kids were playing on the swings.一些孩子在盪鞦韆。PREPOSITION➤on a/the swing在鞦韆上◇Her dad pushed her on the swing.她爸爸推她盪鞦韆。
swing

verb¹

 1move backwards and forwards/from side to side前後移動；左右擺動ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤gently, slowly輕柔／緩慢擺動▸➤violently, wildly急劇／猛烈擺動◇She lashed out, her arm swinging wildly.她突然要打人，猛地揮舞着手臂。➤freely自由擺動◇Let your arms swing freely at your sides.讓手臂在身體兩側自由擺動。➤back and forth, from side to side, to and fro來回／左右／往復擺動◇The pendulum swung slowly from side to side.鐘擺緩慢地左右擺動。PREPOSITION➤from從⋯搖盪◇I could see him swinging from the branch of a large tree.我看到他吊在一棵大樹的樹枝上搖盪。
swing

verb²

 2move smoothly平穩移動ADVERB | VERB + SWING | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤slowly緩慢旋轉▸➤suddenly突然擺動▸➤sharply急劇地擺動◇The road swung sharply around.道路猛然間拐了個急彎。➤across, around, away, back, down, forward, off, round, up擺過；轉身；擺開；擺回；向下擺；向前擺；向上擺◇Hearing a sarcastic note in his voice, she swung around to face him.聽到他話中的諷刺口氣，她猛然轉過身面對着他。VERB + SWING➤let sth讓⋯擺動◇She let the door swing shut behind her.她放開手讓門自己關上。PREPOSITION➤from從⋯擺動◇She swung down from the tree in one easy movement.她做了一個輕鬆的動作就從樹上盪了下來。➤into擺進◇He swung up into the saddle and rode off.他一躍跨上馬鞍，絕塵而去。➤towards/toward轉向◇Nick swung towards / toward her.尼克向她轉過身來。PHRASES➤swing open, swing shut轉動着打開／關上
swing

verb³

 3change quickly迅速改變ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤rapidly快速轉變▸➤suddenly突然轉變▸➤wildly劇烈轉變◇The balance of power swung wildly from one party to the other.權力的天平急劇地從這個黨倒向另一個黨。➤heavily嚴重轉變◇Opinion swung heavily to the left.輿論嚴重轉向左傾。PREPOSITION➤from, to轉離；轉到◇Her mood could swing rapidly from gloom to exhilaration.她的情緒可能在轉瞬之間就從陰鬱轉向興奮。

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