to move back and forth or side to side while hanging from a fixed point
The child loves to swing on the playground swing.
這個孩子喜歡在遊樂場的鞦韆上盪鞦韆。
to move by holding onto something fixed and pulling yourself
The monkey can swing from tree to tree using its arms.
猴子可以用手臂在樹與樹之間盪來盪去。
to move in a wide curved motion
The gate will swing open when you push it.
當你推門時,門會擺動打開。
to change from one opinion or mood to another
Public opinion can swing quickly during elections.
選舉期間,公眾輿論可能會迅速轉變。
to turn or change direction suddenly
He had to swing the car quickly to avoid the obstacle.
他不得不快速轉向汽車以避免障礙物。
to try to hit someone or something
The batter took a big swing at the ball.
擊球手大力揮棒擊球。
to succeed in getting something, sometimes in a clever way
Can you swing us some extra help for the project?
你能為我們這個項目爭取一些額外的幫助嗎?
to have a strong, regular rhythm
The music makes you want to swing to the beat.
這音樂讓你想隨著節拍搖擺。
to be lively and fun with many people enjoying themselves
The party really started to swing after midnight.
午夜過後,派對真的開始熱鬧起來了。
a swinging movement or rhythm
He has a smooth golf swing that hits the ball far.
他有一個流暢的高爾夫揮桿動作,能把球打得很遠。
a change from one opinion or situation to another
There was a big swing in voter preferences this election.
這次選舉中,選民偏好發生了巨大轉變。
a seat that hangs from ropes or chains for swinging on
The children lined up for their turn on the swing.
孩子們排隊等候輪到他們玩鞦韆。
the movement you make when hitting the ball in golf
She practiced her golf swing at the driving range.
她在練習場練習高爾夫揮桿。
a type of jazz music with a smooth rhythm from the 1930s
The band played classic swing music that made everyone dance.
樂隊演奏了經典的搖擺樂,讓每個人都想跳舞。
a quick trip to several places in a short time
The candidate made a final campaign swing through key states.
候選人在關鍵州進行了最後的競選巡迴。