swing

/swɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /swɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈswiŋ/ (ame, mw)

swing — 動詞

1. to move through the air in a smooth curve while fixed at the top, and when you m

1.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

搖擺;擺動

懸掛物體往復移動

to move through the air in a smooth curve while fixed at the top, and when you make something move this way

例句

The old wooden gate swung open in the wind.

老舊的木門在風中擺盪開來。

intransitive: swing + adjective (open/shut)

Lauren swung her backpack onto her shoulder before leaving the classroom.

Lauren 在離開教室前把背包甩到肩上。

transitive: swing + object + prepositional phrase

同義詞
  • sway

    suggests a gentler, slower movement from side to side, often of something standing upright

  • rock

    suggests a back-and-forth motion on a curved base

反義詞
  • stay still

    not moving at all

  • fix

    to secure something so it cannot move

文法句型

swing + adverb/preposition (intransitive)

swing + object + adverb/preposition (transitive)

用法筆記

Common with adverbs of direction such as open, shut, back, forth, around; often describes hanging objects or movable parts.

常見錯誤

He swinged the bat.
He swung the bat.
💡The past tense of swing is swung, not swinged.

2. to move your arm or a held object in a wide arc with the aim of striking someone

2.動詞不及物B1
釋義

揮擊;揮打

揮臂或物體試圖擊中

to move your arm or a held object in a wide arc with the aim of striking someone or something

例句

Emre swung at the ball but missed it completely.

Emre 揮棒擊球但完全沒打到。

swing at + object

The batter swung hard and hit the baseball over the fence.

打擊手用力揮棒,把棒球打過了柵欄。

同義詞
  • strike

    more formal; focuses on the action of hitting rather than the arm movement

  • lash out

    suggests a sudden, uncontrolled swing, often in anger

反義詞

文法句型

swing at + object (person/thing)

swing for + object

用法筆記

Often used with at to indicate the target. The noun form swing (have a swing, take a swing at) is also common.

常見錯誤

He swung to me.
He swung at me.
💡Use at, not to, when describing a hitting attempt.

3. to shift between different states, opinions, or moods, especially in a noticeabl

3.動詞不及物B2
釋義

轉變;波動

意見或情緒突然改變

to shift between different states, opinions, or moods, especially in a noticeable or sudden way

例句

Public opinion swung sharply after the new evidence was released.

新證據公布後,公眾輿論急劇轉向。

swing (of opinion/mood) without direct object

The election result could swing either way depending on voter turnout.

選舉結果可能因投票率而倒向任何一方。

swing either way / swing both ways

同義詞
  • shift

    more general; can describe any change, not necessarily sudden

  • fluctuate

    suggests repeated changes, often up and down

  • veer

    suggests a sudden change in direction, often literally

反義詞

文法句型

swing from + noun + to + noun

swing between + noun + and + noun

用法筆記

Commonly used with from...to to show contrasting extremes, and with either way or both ways to express uncertainty about the outcome.

常見錯誤

The opinion swinged.
The opinion swung.
💡Past tense is always swung, never swinged.

4. if a social event or place is swinging, it is full of energy and people having f

4.動詞不及物B2
釋義

熱鬧;活躍

社交場合充滿活力樂趣

if a social event or place is swinging, it is full of energy and people having fun

例句

The party was really swinging by the time Yumi arrived with the music.

Yumi 帶著音樂到場時,派對才真正熱鬧起來。

swinging (of a party/event) — informal

The night market swings every weekend with live bands and food stalls.

每個週末夜市都因樂團表演和小吃攤而充滿活力。

同義詞
  • come alive

    describes a place becoming active and exciting

  • rock

    even more informal; 'the party rocked' means it was great

反義詞

文法句型

swing (party/event)

用法筆記

Nearly always used in informal contexts to describe social events. Not used with a direct object.

5. to perform music with a strong, lively beat of the kind used in jazz, or for mus

5.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

演奏搖擺樂

以爵士強烈節奏演奏音樂

to perform music with a strong, lively beat of the kind used in jazz, or for music to have that driving rhythm

例句

The jazz band really swung during the second set.

爵士樂團在第二輪表演時節奏感十足。

intransitive: music/band swings

Noa played the piano and swung every tune the audience requested.

Noa 彈奏鋼琴,觀眾點什麼曲子他都用搖擺風格演繹。

transitive: swing + object (a tune/song)

同義詞
  • groove

    modern informal term for music with a strong, enjoyable rhythm

  • jam

    to play improvised music with others, not necessarily with swing rhythm

文法句型

swing (intransitive - music)

swing + object (transitive - play music with swing)

用法筆記

Associated with jazz and big-band music from the 1930s–40s. Can be used figuratively about any music with a strong, compelling rhythm.

6. to succeed in arranging or obtaining something, often by using persuasion or sli

6.動詞及物C1
釋義

設法弄到

透過交涉取得特殊成果

to succeed in arranging or obtaining something, often by using persuasion or slightly unfair methods

例句

Dewi managed to swing a last-minute deal with the supplier.

Dewi 設法和供應商談成了最後一刻的交易。

swing + a deal/agreement

Christopher swung an invitation to the exclusive event through his contacts.

Christopher 靠人脈弄到了那場獨家活動的邀請函。

同義詞
  • arrange

    more neutral; does not carry the implication of cleverness or dishonesty

  • wangle

    British informal; even stronger implication of manipulation or cheating

  • fix

    informal; can suggest dishonest arrangement

反義詞

文法句型

swing + noun phrase (deal/agreement/visit)

swing + it + that-clause

用法筆記

Often implies that the achievement required effort, personal connections, or bending the rules. Cannot be used for routine or straightforward achievements.

常見錯誤

I swung a bus ticket.' (too routine)
I swung a front-row seat to the concert.
💡The verb implies something difficult or special to arrange.

7. a practice in which couples who are in a relationship together each have sex wit

7.動詞不及物C1
釋義

交換伴侶

伴侶之間互相交換對象進行性行為

a practice in which couples who are in a relationship together each have sex with someone from another couple, typically by mutual agreement at a party or social gathering.

例句

Mert and Adina met a couple who wanted to swing with them at a party.

Mert 和 Adina 在一場派對上遇到一對也想和他們交換伴侶的夫妻。

swing with [someone] — partner-swapping sense

Beatriz told friends that she and Faisal wanted to try swinging with another couple.

Beatriz 告訴朋友,她和 Faisal 想嘗試和另一對伴侶交換伴侶。

同義詞
  • swap partners

    more transparent in meaning, used as a verb phrase rather than a single verb

  • partner exchange

    more formal and clinical, often used in sociological or descriptive contexts

文法句型

swing with someone

swing together

swing as a couple

用法筆記

Frequently found in discussions of alternative lifestyles or relationship arrangements. The subject is typically a couple or group, and the verb is always intransitive, usually followed by 'with'.

常見錯誤

They wanted to swing another couple at the party.
They wanted to swing with another couple at the party.
💡In this sense, 'swing' is intransitive and must be followed by 'with' before a direct object.

swing — 名詞

swing — 形容詞