英语词汇“swingable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

swing¹ v., swung swing•ing, n., adj.
v.

to (cause to) move back and forth, as something hanging or suspended from above, or to (cause to) move round and round or in a curve: [no object]The door swung open and in he came.[~ + object]She swung her arms as she walked down the street.
to move (the hand or something held) with a movement back and forth, forward and backward, or round and round: [~ + object]He swung the bat back and forth and waited for the next pitch.[no object* ~ (+ at + object)]He swung (at the next pitch) and missed.
to (cause to) move in a curve: [~ + object]I swung the car into the driveway.[no object]The car swung into the driveway.
to (cause to) hang or be hung freely, as a hammock: [~ + object]They swung the hammock between two trees.[no object]The hammock swung between the two trees.
to move by holding a support with the hands and drawing up the arms: [no object]He swung onto the balcony.[~ + object]He swung himself up onto the roof.
Informal Termsto (kill or cause to) die by hanging: [no object]"I promise you, you'll swing from the highest tree!'' the judge snarled at the convicted killer.[~ + object]The crowd wanted to swing him from the highest tree.
to (cause to) be changed or shifted, as one's interest, etc.: [no object]Public opinion swung in his favor close to the election.[~ + object]She hopes to swing public opinion in her favor with a new tax cut.
Informal Termsto sway, influence, or manage as desired:[~ + object]to swing a business deal.
Slang Terms[no object]
- to be lively, fashionable, or trendy.
- to engage uninhibitedly in sexual activities.
- (esp. of married couples) to exchange partners for sexual activities.

[countable] the act or manner of swinging;
the amount or extent of such movement;
a curving movement or course.
[countable] a moving of the body with a free, swaying motion.
a blow or stroke with the hand or an object grasped in the hands, as in baseball:[countable]a smooth, effortless swing.
a change or shift in attitude, opinion, behavior, etc.:[countable]a swing to his opponent in the last few weeks.
active operation;
movement forward;
progression:[uncountable]to get into the swing of things.
[countable] a seat hung from above by a loop of rope or between ropes or rods, on which a child may sit and swing to and fro for recreation.
Music and Dance[uncountable] a style of jazz often played by a large dance band.

adj. [before a noun]

Governmentcapable of deciding the outcome or result, as of an election:the swing vote.

Idioms

Idioms in full swing, operating at normal capacity;
in full operation:The company was back in full swing when sales improved.

swing¹ v., swung, swing•ing, n., adj.

v.t.

to cause to move to and fro, sway, or oscillate, as something suspended from above:to swing one's arms in walking.
to cause to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a fixed point, on an axis, or on a line of support, as a door on hinges.
to move (the hand or something held) with an oscillating or rotary movement:to swing one's fists; to swing a club around one's head.
Aeronauticsto pull or turn (a propeller) by hand, esp. in order to start the engine.
to turn in a new direction in a curve, as if around a central point:to swing the car into the driveway.
to suspend so as to hang freely, as a hammock or a door.
Informal Termsto influence or win over;
manage or arrange as desired:to swing votes; to swing a business deal.
to direct, change, or shift (one's interest, opinion, support, etc.).
Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termsto turn (a ship or aircraft) to various headings in order to check compass deviation.

v.i.

to move or sway to and fro, as a pendulum or other suspended object.
to move to and fro in a swing, as for recreation.
to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a point, an axis, or a line of support, as a gate on its hinges.
to move in a curve, as around a corner or central point:The highway swings to the east.
to move with a free, swaying motion, as soldiers on the march.
to be suspended so as to hang freely, as a bell or hammock.
to move by grasping a support with the hands and drawing up the arms or using the momentum of the swaying body:a monkey swinging through trees.
to change or shift one's attention, interest, opinion, condition, etc.:He swung from mere indifference to outright scorn.
to hit at someone or something, with the hand or something grasped in the hand:The batter swung and struck out.
Slang Terms
- to be characterized by a modern, lively atmosphere:Las Vegas swings all year.
- to be stylish, trendy, hip, etc., esp. in pursuing enjoyment.
- to engage uninhibitedly in sexual activity.
- (of married couples) to exchange partners for sexual activity.
Informal Termsto suffer death by hanging:He'll swing for the crime.
swing round the circle, to tour an area on a political campaign.

the act, manner, or progression of swinging;
movement in alternate directions or in a particular direction.
the amount or extent of such movement:to correct the swing of a pendulum.
a curving movement or course.
a moving of the body with a free, swaying motion, as in walking.
a blow or stroke with the hand or an object grasped in the hands:His swing drove the ball over the fence.
a change or shift in attitude, opinion, behavior, etc.
a steady, marked rhythm or movement, as of verse or music.
a regular upward or downward movement in the price of a commodity or of a security, or in any business activity.
Informal Terms
- a work period coming between the regular day and night shifts.
- a change by a group of workers from working one shift to working another.
freedom of action:to have free swing in carrying out a project.
active operation;
progression:to get into the swing of things.
something that is swung or that swings.
a seat suspended from above by means of a loop of rope or between ropes or rods, on which one may sit and swing to and fro for recreation.
the maximum diameter of the work machinable in a certain lathe or other machine tool.
in full swing, operating at the highest speed or level of activity;
in full operation:Automobile production is in full swing.
take a swing at, to strike or attempt to strike with the fist:to take a swing at a rude waiter.

adj.

of or pertaining to a swing.
Governmentcapable of determining the outcome, as of an election;
deciding:the swing vote.
designed or constructed to permit swinging or hanging.
acting to relieve other workers when needed, as at night.

bef. 900; Middle English swingen (verb, verbal), Old English swingan; cognate with German schwingen

swing′a•ble, adj.

10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Swing, sway, oscillate, rock suggest a movement back and forth. Swing expresses the comparatively regular motion to and fro of a body supported from the end or ends, esp. from above:A lamp swings from the ceiling.To sway is to swing gently and is used esp. of fixed objects or of persons:Young oaks sway in the breeze.Oscillate refers to the smooth, regular, alternating movement of a body within certain limits between two fixed points. Rock indicates the slow and regular movement back and forth of a body, as on curved supports:A cradle rocks.
22.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sway, vibration, oscillation.
23.See corresponding entry in Unabridged range, scope, sweep, play.

swing² n., adj., v., swung, swing•ing.

Music and DanceAlso called Big Band music, swing music. a style of jazz, popular esp. in the 1930s and often arranged for a large dance band, marked by a smoother beat and more flowing phrasing than Dixieland and having less complex harmonies and rhythms than modern jazz.
Music and Dancethe rhythmic element that excites dancers and listeners to move in time to jazz music.

adj.

Music and Danceof, pertaining to, or characteristic of swing:a swing record.

v.t.

Music and Danceto play (music) in the style of swing.

special use of swing¹

单词	swingable
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 swing¹ /swɪŋ/USA pronunciation v., swung /swʌŋ/USA pronunciation swing•ing, n., adj. v. to (cause to) move back and forth, as something hanging or suspended from above, or to (cause to) move round and round or in a curve: [no object]The door swung open and in he came.[~ + object]She swung her arms as she walked down the street. to move (the hand or something held) with a movement back and forth, forward and backward, or round and round: [~ + object]He swung the bat back and forth and waited for the next pitch.[no object* ~ (+ at + object)]He swung (at the next pitch) and missed. to (cause to) move in a curve: [~ + object]I swung the car into the driveway.[no object]The car swung into the driveway. to (cause to) hang or be hung freely, as a hammock: [~ + object]They swung the hammock between two trees.[no object]The hammock swung between the two trees. to move by holding a support with the hands and drawing up the arms: [no object]He swung onto the balcony.[~ + object]He swung himself up onto the roof. Informal Termsto (kill or cause to) die by hanging: [no object]"I promise you, you'll swing from the highest tree!'' the judge snarled at the convicted killer.[~ + object]The crowd wanted to swing him from the highest tree. to (cause to) be changed or shifted, as one's interest, etc.: [no object]Public opinion swung in his favor close to the election.[~ + object]She hopes to swing public opinion in her favor with a new tax cut. Informal Termsto sway, influence, or manage as desired:[~ + object]to swing a business deal. Slang Terms[no object] to be lively, fashionable, or trendy. to engage uninhibitedly in sexual activities. (esp. of married couples) to exchange partners for sexual activities. n. [countable] the act or manner of swinging; the amount or extent of such movement; a curving movement or course. [countable] a moving of the body with a free, swaying motion. a blow or stroke with the hand or an object grasped in the hands, as in baseball:[countable]a smooth, effortless swing. a change or shift in attitude, opinion, behavior, etc.:[countable]a swing to his opponent in the last few weeks. active operation; movement forward; progression:[uncountable]to get into the swing of things. [countable] a seat hung from above by a loop of rope or between ropes or rods, on which a child may sit and swing to and fro for recreation. Music and Dance[uncountable] a style of jazz often played by a large dance band. adj. [before a noun] Governmentcapable of deciding the outcome or result, as of an election:the swing vote. Idioms Idioms in full swing, operating at normal capacity; in full operation:The company was back in full swing when sales improved. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 swing¹ (swing),USA pronunciation v., swung, swing•ing, n., adj. v.t. to cause to move to and fro, sway, or oscillate, as something suspended from above:to swing one's arms in walking. to cause to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a fixed point, on an axis, or on a line of support, as a door on hinges. to move (the hand or something held) with an oscillating or rotary movement:to swing one's fists; to swing a club around one's head. Aeronauticsto pull or turn (a propeller) by hand, esp. in order to start the engine. to turn in a new direction in a curve, as if around a central point:to swing the car into the driveway. to suspend so as to hang freely, as a hammock or a door. Informal Termsto influence or win over; manage or arrange as desired:to swing votes; to swing a business deal. to direct, change, or shift (one's interest, opinion, support, etc.). Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termsto turn (a ship or aircraft) to various headings in order to check compass deviation. v.i. to move or sway to and fro, as a pendulum or other suspended object. to move to and fro in a swing, as for recreation. to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a point, an axis, or a line of support, as a gate on its hinges. to move in a curve, as around a corner or central point:The highway swings to the east. to move with a free, swaying motion, as soldiers on the march. to be suspended so as to hang freely, as a bell or hammock. to move by grasping a support with the hands and drawing up the arms or using the momentum of the swaying body:a monkey swinging through trees. to change or shift one's attention, interest, opinion, condition, etc.:He swung from mere indifference to outright scorn. to hit at someone or something, with the hand or something grasped in the hand:The batter swung and struck out. Slang Terms to be characterized by a modern, lively atmosphere:Las Vegas swings all year. to be stylish, trendy, hip, etc., esp. in pursuing enjoyment. to engage uninhibitedly in sexual activity. (of married couples) to exchange partners for sexual activity. Informal Termsto suffer death by hanging:He'll swing for the crime. swing round the circle, to tour an area on a political campaign. n. the act, manner, or progression of swinging; movement in alternate directions or in a particular direction. the amount or extent of such movement:to correct the swing of a pendulum. a curving movement or course. a moving of the body with a free, swaying motion, as in walking. a blow or stroke with the hand or an object grasped in the hands:His swing drove the ball over the fence. a change or shift in attitude, opinion, behavior, etc. a steady, marked rhythm or movement, as of verse or music. a regular upward or downward movement in the price of a commodity or of a security, or in any business activity. Informal Terms a work period coming between the regular day and night shifts. a change by a group of workers from working one shift to working another. freedom of action:to have free swing in carrying out a project. active operation; progression:to get into the swing of things. something that is swung or that swings. a seat suspended from above by means of a loop of rope or between ropes or rods, on which one may sit and swing to and fro for recreation. the maximum diameter of the work machinable in a certain lathe or other machine tool. in full swing, operating at the highest speed or level of activity; in full operation:Automobile production is in full swing. take a swing at, to strike or attempt to strike with the fist:to take a swing at a rude waiter. adj. of or pertaining to a swing. Governmentcapable of determining the outcome, as of an election; deciding:the swing vote. designed or constructed to permit swinging or hanging. acting to relieve other workers when needed, as at night. bef. 900; Middle English swingen (verb, verbal), Old English swingan; cognate with German schwingen swing′a•ble, adj. 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Swing, sway, oscillate, rock suggest a movement back and forth. Swing expresses the comparatively regular motion to and fro of a body supported from the end or ends, esp. from above:A lamp swings from the ceiling.To sway is to swing gently and is used esp. of fixed objects or of persons:Young oaks sway in the breeze.Oscillate refers to the smooth, regular, alternating movement of a body within certain limits between two fixed points. Rock indicates the slow and regular movement back and forth of a body, as on curved supports:A cradle rocks. 22.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sway, vibration, oscillation. 23.See corresponding entry in Unabridged range, scope, sweep, play. swing² (swing),USA pronunciation n., adj., v., swung, swing•ing. n. Music and DanceAlso called Big Band music, swing music. a style of jazz, popular esp. in the 1930s and often arranged for a large dance band, marked by a smoother beat and more flowing phrasing than Dixieland and having less complex harmonies and rhythms than modern jazz. Music and Dancethe rhythmic element that excites dancers and listeners to move in time to jazz music. adj. Music and Danceof, pertaining to, or characteristic of swing:a swing record. v.t. Music and Danceto play (music) in the style of swing. special use of swing¹
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