swims; swam /ˈswæm/ ; swum /ˈswʌm/ ; swimming swims; swam /ˈswæm/ ; swum /ˈswʌm/ ; swimming Learner's definition of SWIM
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a [no object] : to move through water by moving your arms and legs游泳 -
He's teaching the children to swim.他在教孩子们游泳。
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She swam across the pool.她游到了泳池的另一边。
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I can't swim.我不会游泳。
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He swam (for) almost a mile.他游了差不多一英里。
— see also swimming b [+ object] : to move through or across (an area of water) by swimming游过(一片水域);泅渡 c [+ object] : to swim by using (a specified method)(以某种姿势)游泳 d [no object] of a fish, bird, etc. : to move through or over water(鱼、禽等)游过,游动 2
[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 3 [no object]
a : 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 -
I felt weak and my head was swimming.我觉得浑身没劲,头晕乎乎的。
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All the facts and figures he was reciting were starting to make my head swim. [=starting to make me feel confused, unable to think clearly, etc.]他列举的那些事实和数据开始让我头昏脑涨了。
b 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
swim with/against the tide
— see 1tide 2 swim /ˈswɪm/ noun
plural swims
plural swims
Learner's definition of SWIM
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: an act or period of swimming游泳 —
usually singular通常用单数 -
We have time for a quick swim before dinner.晚饭前我们有时间游一会儿泳。
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Would you like to go for a swim?你想去游泳吗?
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The schools competed in a swim meet. [=a swimming competition with many races]各校在游泳比赛中竞技。
in/into the swim (of things)
informal
: involved in an activity or informed about a situation参与活动;了解情况 -
She likes to be in the swim of things.她喜欢参与活动。
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When he gets into the swim of things, he'll be much happier.等他熟悉情况后,他就会快乐得多。