to move back and forth or side to side while hanging from a fixed point
The child loves to swing on the playground swing.
这个孩子喜欢在游乐场的秋千上荡秋千。
to move by holding onto something fixed and pulling yourself
The monkey can swing from tree to tree using its arms.
猴子可以用手臂在树与树之间荡来荡去。
to move in a wide curved motion
The gate will swing open when you push it.
当你推门时,门会摆动打开。
to change from one opinion or mood to another
Public opinion can swing quickly during elections.
选举期间,公众舆论可能会迅速转变。
to turn or change direction suddenly
He had to swing the car quickly to avoid the obstacle.
他不得不快速转向汽车以避免障碍物。
to try to hit someone or something
The batter took a big swing at the ball.
击球手大力挥棒击球。
to succeed in getting something, sometimes in a clever way
Can you swing us some extra help for the project?
你能为我们这个项目争取一些额外的帮助吗?
to have a strong, regular rhythm
The music makes you want to swing to the beat.
这音乐让你想随着节拍摇摆。
to be lively and fun with many people enjoying themselves
The party really started to swing after midnight.
午夜过后,派对真的开始热闹起来了。
a swinging movement or rhythm
He has a smooth golf swing that hits the ball far.
他有一个流畅的高尔夫挥杆动作,能把球打得很远。
a change from one opinion or situation to another
There was a big swing in voter preferences this election.
这次选举中,选民偏好发生了巨大转变。
a seat that hangs from ropes or chains for swinging on
The children lined up for their turn on the swing.
孩子们排队等候轮到他们玩秋千。
the movement you make when hitting the ball in golf
She practiced her golf swing at the driving range.
她在练习场练习高尔夫挥杆。
a type of jazz music with a smooth rhythm from the 1930s
The band played classic swing music that made everyone dance.
乐队演奏了经典的摇摆乐,让每个人都想跳舞。
a quick trip to several places in a short time
The candidate made a final campaign swing through key states.
候选人在关键州进行了最后的竞选巡回。