swag
/swæɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /swæɡ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈswag How to pronounce swag (audio)/ (ame, mw)
swag — 名詞
- swagsingular
- swagsplural
1. A bold, self-assured way of walking, dressing, or behaving that makes people not
氣場
自信從容的時尚姿態
A bold, self-assured way of walking, dressing, or behaving that makes people notice and admire you.
Maya walked onto the stage with undeniable swag and the crowd cheered.
Maya 帶著無可抵擋的氣場走上舞台，全場觀眾歡呼。
uncountable: 'undeniable swag' as an attribute
Arjun's swag comes from years of dance training — every move looks effortless.
Arjun 的氣場來自多年的舞蹈訓練——每個動作看起來都非常輕鬆自然。
Priya's outfit gave her all the swag she needed to own the red carpet that night.
Priya 的穿搭給了她征服紅毯所需的全部氣場。
Carlos walks with so much swag that people stop and stare when he passes by.
Carlos 走路時氣場十足，很多人經過時都會停下來看他。
- awkwardness
lack of poise or self-assurance
用法筆記
This modern slang sense emerged from hip-hop culture in the early 2000s. It overlaps with 'swagger' but is slightly shorter and punchier. Unlike 'swagger,' 'swag' is used as a noun only, not as a verb.
常見錯誤
2. Free merchandise handed out to people at conferences, trade shows, or promotiona
贈品
活動中免費贈送的紀念品
Free merchandise handed out to people at conferences, trade shows, or promotional events to advertise a brand or product.
Theo stuffed his backpack with swag from every booth at the tech fair.
Theo 在科技展的每個攤位都拿了贈品，把背包塞得滿滿的。
collocation: swag from + event
Attendees lined up early for the free swag at the company's launch party.
參加者為了拿到公司的免費贈品，在發表會上早早排隊。
collocation: free swag
Aiko grabbed a hoodie, a notebook, and a water bottle — all promotional swag from the conference.
Aiko 拿了帽T、筆記本和保溫瓶——全都是會議贈送的宣傳品。
Linh left the career fair with a tote bag full of swag from six different companies.
Linh 離開就業博覽會時，帶著一個裝滿六家公司贈品的托特包。
常見錯誤
3. Things that have been taken without permission during a robbery or theft.
贓物
偷來的物品或錢財
Things that have been taken without permission during a robbery or theft.
The thieves hid the swag in an old barn outside the village.
竊賊把贓物藏在村外的一間舊穀倉裡。
uncountable: 'the swag' as a collective mass
Police tracked the stolen swag to a warehouse in Kofi's neighborhood.
警方循線追查被偷的贓物，發現它們藏在 Kofi 住家附近的一座倉庫中。
collocation: stolen swag
The gang argued loudly about how to split the swag after the museum heist.
那幫人為了如何分配博物館搶案得手的贓物，大聲爭吵了起來。
The burglars loaded the swag into a van and drove off before dawn.
竊賊把贓物裝上廂型車，在天亮前開車逃走了。
用法筆記
This sense originated in 19th-century British criminal slang. It is always uncountable — you cannot say 'a swag' to mean one stolen item.
常見錯誤
4. A collection of valuable items or merchandise obtained through legitimate means
貴重物品
透過正當管道取得的貴重財物
A collection of valuable items or merchandise obtained through legitimate means such as trade, inheritance, or collection.
The museum displayed a swag of ancient coins collected from several dynasties.
博物館展示了一批橫跨數個朝代的古幣貴重收藏。
pattern: a swag of + valuable items
The collector's swag filled three cabinets in his study, each piece carefully catalogued.
那位收藏家的貴重藏品塞滿了書房裡的三個櫃子，每一件都仔細登錄在冊。
possessive: collector's swag
The merchant locked his swag in an iron strongbox every night before bed.
那位商人每晚睡前都把貴重貨物鎖進一個鐵製保險箱裡。
The entire swag was displayed on velvet cushions at the exhibit opening.
整批貴重藏品在展覽開幕時陳列在天鵝絨墊上。
- collection
neutral; items gathered over time without the implication of great monetary value
- treasure
emphasizes high value and preciousness
用法筆記
This sense is distinct from sense 3 (stolen goods) in that the items are obtained through legitimate means like trade or inheritance.
常見錯誤
5. A piece of fabric arranged in decorative folds and hung across the top of a wind
窗簾飾布
窗戶上方的弧形裝飾布料
A piece of fabric arranged in decorative folds and hung across the top of a window as part of a curtain setup.
The designer hung a velvet swag above the dining room window for a formal look.
設計師在餐廳窗戶上方掛了一塊天鵝絨窗簾飾布，營造正式感。
countable: 'a velvet swag' — material + swag
Aiko chose a gold-trimmed swag to match the heavy curtains in the hotel lobby.
Aiko 選了一條鑲金邊的窗簾飾布，搭配飯店大廳的厚重窗簾。
The burgundy silk swag with tassels gave the living room an elegant Victorian feel.
那條酒紅色絲質窗簾飾布搭配流蘇，讓客廳散發維多利亞時代的高雅氣息。
- valance
a shorter, straight piece of fabric across the top of a window, usually without the curved draping effect
用法筆記
In interior design, a swag is usually paired with 'cascades' — the vertical side pieces of fabric that hang down on either side of the window.
6. A decorative chain made of flowers, leaves, or fruit, hung in a curved shape as
花環
用花葉果實串成的弧形裝飾
A decorative chain made of flowers, leaves, or fruit, hung in a curved shape as an ornament for special occasions.
Fresh flower swags hung along the church pews for the wedding ceremony.
新鮮的花環沿著教堂的長椅垂掛，婚禮現場充滿浪漫氣息。
countable: 'flower swags' — plural form
Diego wove a swag of eucalyptus leaves and white roses for the garden party.
Diego 用尤加利葉和白玫瑰編織了一個花環，作為花園派對的裝飾。
pattern: swag of + materials
A swag of ivy and fairy lights decorated the entrance to the banquet hall.
一條由長春藤和小燈泡組成的花環，點綴在宴會廳入口。
常見錯誤
7. A cloth-wrapped bundle of belongings that a traveler on foot carries, historical
包袱
徒步旅行者的布包行李
A cloth-wrapped bundle of belongings that a traveler on foot carries, historically linked to wandering Australian swagmen.
The old wanderer untied his swag and spread his blanket under the bridge for the night.
那位年邁的流浪漢解開他的包袱，在橋下鋪開毯子準備過夜。
countable: 'a swag' / 'his swag'
In Australian folk songs, the swagman carries his swag on his back as he roams the countryside.
在澳洲民歌中，揹著包袱的流浪漢四處漫遊鄉間。
cultural context: Australian folklore
Omar tied his few belongings into a small swag and set off toward the mountains.
Omar 把僅有的幾樣東西捆成一個小包袱，動身往山裡走去。
用法筆記
This sense is strongly tied to Australian English and the historical figure of the swagman. Outside Australia the word is rarely used this way.
swag — 動詞
- swagpresent simple I / you / we / they
- swags3rd person singular
- swagging-ing form
- swaggedpast simple
1. To move sideways in a rocking or unsteady motion, as if about to fall, often bec
搖晃
因疲憊或不穩而左右搖擺
To move sideways in a rocking or unsteady motion, as if about to fall, often because of tiredness, weight, or a rough journey.
The tired hiker swagged under the weight of his heavy backpack on the steep trail.
疲憊的登山客背著沉重的背包，在陡峭的山徑上搖晃前行。
intransitive: subject + swags + adverbial of cause
After the rough ferry ride, Kofi swagged slightly as he stepped onto the dock.
搭完顛簸的渡輪後，Kofi 踏上碼頭時還有點搖晃。
The drunk man swagged down the street, holding onto walls for balance.
那個醉漢沿著街道搖搖晃晃地走，一路上扶著牆壁保持平衡。
- stand steady
to remain still and balanced
用法筆記
This verb is uncommon in modern English. Most speakers use 'sway' or 'lurch' instead. It appears mainly in literary or descriptive writing.
2. To sink, droop, or bend downward under pressure, weight, or lack of support.
下垂
因受壓或鬆弛而向下彎陷
To sink, droop, or bend downward under pressure, weight, or lack of support.
The old fence swagged in the middle where the wire had come loose from the posts.
那道舊籬笆中間下垂了，因為鐵絲從木樁上鬆脫了。
intransitive: subject + swags + location phrase
Amara's shoulders swagged with exhaustion after the twelve-hour nursing shift.
Amara 在值完十二小時的護理班後，疲憊得肩膀都垂了下來。
The wet laundry on the line swagged heavily under the weight of the rainwater.
晾在繩子上的濕衣服吸滿雨水，沉沉地垂了下來。