| 单词 | swim |
| 释义 | swim v. & n. --v (swimming; past swam; past part. swum) 1. intr. propel the body through water by working the arms and legs, or (of a fish) the fins and tail. 2. tr. a traverse (a stretch of water or its distance) by swimming. b compete in (a race) by swimming. c use (a particular stroke) in swimming. 3. intr. float on or at the surface of a liquid (bubbles swimming on the surface). 4. intr. appear to undulate or reel or whirl. 5. intr. have a dizzy effect or sensation (my head swam). 6. intr. (foll. by in, with) be flooded. --n 1. a spell or the act of swimming. 2. a deep pool frequented by fish in a river. Phrases and idioms in the swim involved in or acquainted with what is going on. swim-bladder a gas-filled sac in fishes used to maintain buoyancy. swimming-bath (or -pool) an artificial indoor or outdoor pool for swimming. swimming-costume Brit. a garment worn for swimming. Derivatives swimmable adj. swimmer n. Etymology: OE swimman f. Gmc |
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