fling

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ fling /ˈflɪŋ/ verb

flings; flung /ˈflʌŋ/ ; flinging

¹ fling

/ˈflɪŋ/

verb

flings; flung /ˈflʌŋ/ ; flinging

Learner's definition of FLING

[+ object]

: to throw or push (something) in a sudden and forceful way扔；掷；猛推

— often used figuratively常用作比喻

They were flinging abuse at each other. [=they were angrily shouting insults at each other]他们相互大吵大骂。
They flung him into prison. [=put him in prison]他们将他投入监狱。
The crowd was flung into confusion. [=the crowd suddenly became very confused]众人一时摸不着头脑。

: to forcefully move (yourself or a part of your body) in a specified way猛动（整个人或身体某部位）

She flung herself into his arms.她猛地扑进他的怀抱。
He flung his arms around her.他猛地抱住她。
I flung back my head and laughed.我仰头大笑起来。
He leaned back and flung his leg over the arm of the chair.他向后一靠，猛地将一条腿翘在了椅子的扶手上。
She flung herself onto the couch.她扑倒在长沙发上。

fling caution to the wind

— see ¹caution

: to begin doing or working on (something) with great energy and enthusiasm投身于…；一心扑在…上

² fling /ˈflɪŋ/ noun

plural flings

² fling

/ˈflɪŋ/

noun

plural flings

Learner's definition of FLING

[count]

: a brief sexual relationship短暂的风流韵事

: a short period of time spent doing enjoyable and exciting things一阵尽情的欢乐

They had time for one last fling before going back to school.回到学校前，他们最后尽情地玩乐了一番。

or have a fling at (something)

: to try something without being very serious about it or without worrying about whether or not you will succeed尝试；试做

He had always thought about starting his own business, and he decided to give it a fling.他一直想自己创业，于是决定尝试一下。
He had a brief fling at starting his own business.他短暂地尝试过自己创业。