swing
swing — 動詞
- swingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- swingshe / she / it
- swungpast simple
- swinging-ing form
1. to move through the air in a smooth curve while fixed at the top, and when you m
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
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
Yael sat on the playground swing and pumped her legs to go higher.
Yael 坐在遊樂場的鞦韆上，用力蹬腿越盪越高。
A large chandelier swung gently above the dinner table.
一盞大吊燈在餐桌上方輕輕搖晃。
Obi swung the car into the parking lot just as the rain started.
Obi 在雨剛開始下時把車轉進了停車場。
swing + object into/around (vehicle)
- swing open/shut
- swing back and forth
- swing from side to side
- 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
2. to move your arm or a held object in a wide arc with the aim of striking someone
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
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。
Kabir lost his temper and swung wildly at the other man.
Kabir 失去理智，瘋狂地朝另一個人揮拳。
swing at + person; adverb wildly
Beatrix took a deep breath and swung the hammer at the nail.
Beatrix 深吸一口氣，掄起鎚子朝釘子砸去。
A child swung a plastic sword at his friend during the game.
一個小孩在遊戲中揮著塑膠劍朝朋友砍去。
- swing at
- swing wildly
- swing a fist
- hold back
to stop yourself from hitting
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
3. to shift between different states, opinions, or moods, especially in a noticeabl
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
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
Her mood swung from excitement to disappointment within minutes.
她的情緒在幾分鐘內從興奮跌落到失望。
swing from X to Y
Caio's vote swung the committee's decision in favour of the new policy.
Caio 的投票使委員會的決定轉向支持新政策。
transitive: swing + direct object (a decision/result)
The wind swung around to the north, bringing colder weather.
風向轉北，帶來了更冷的天氣。
- opinion swings
- mood swings
- swing from...to
- swing either way
- hold steady
remain unchanged in opinion or direction
- stick to
to not change one's position
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
4. if a social event or place is swinging, it is full of energy and people having f
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
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。
Wei's birthday celebration swung late into the night.
Wei 的生日慶祝活動一直熱鬧到深夜。
swing (verb) describing duration of fun
The café on Main Street never swings on weekday afternoons.
主街上的那家咖啡館平日下午從不熱鬧。
New Year's Eve in the town square swung until dawn.
小鎮廣場的跨年慶祝活動一直熱鬧到天亮。
- party swings
- place swings
- swing late into the night
- come alive
describes a place becoming active and exciting
- rock
even more informal; 'the party rocked' means it was great
- die down
to become less lively and quiet
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
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
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)
Even the slow ballads swung when the drummer picked up the tempo.
鼓手加快速度後，連慢節奏的敘事曲都充滿搖擺感。
Tunde taught his students how to make the music swing by shifting the beat.
Tunde 教學生如何透過移動節拍讓音樂有搖擺的感覺。
make + object + swing (causative structure)
Without the bass player the song just did not swing the way it should.
少了貝斯手，那首歌的節奏感就是不對。
- the band swings
- music swings
- swing a tune
- 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
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
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。
The lobbyists swung the vote by offering favours to key politicians.
說客們透過向關鍵政客提供利益來左右選票。
swing + a vote/decision through influence
My uncle swung us a discount on the hotel rooms for the whole week.
我叔叔幫我們整週的飯店房間爭取到了折扣。
swing + indirect object + direct object
Isabela wondered how her colleague had swung such a generous promotion package.
Isabela 納悶同事是怎麼弄到那麼豐厚的升職方案的。
- swing a deal
- swing an agreement
- swing votes
- swing it
- fail to get
not succeeding in arranging something
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
7. a practice in which couples who are in a relationship together each have sex wit
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.
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。
Lotte asked whether the other couple would want to swing with them that evening.
Lotte 問另一對伴侶是否願意當晚和他們交換伴侶。
intransitive verb pattern
There are clubs where couples go to swing with people who share the same interests.
有些俱樂部讓夫妻可以和興趣相投的人交換伴侶。
The group of six adults all agreed to swing together after discussing it openly.
這六位成年人經過公開討論後，全都同意一起交換伴侶。
- swing with
- swing together
- swinging couple
- swinging club
- swinging lifestyle
- 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
swing by
phrasal verbto visit a person or place for a short time, especially while on the way to somewhere else
短暫拜訪；順道去
Owen said he would swing by the office after lunch to pick up the documents.
Can you swing by the bakery and buy a loaf of bread on your way home?
swing around
phrasal verbto turn quickly so that you face the opposite direction, or to make something do this
轉身；掉頭
Élise swung around when she heard someone call her name from behind.
The driver swung the truck around to avoid the fallen tree.
swing at
phrasal verbto try to hit someone or something with a swinging movement of the arm or an object
揮打；揮擊
He swung at the wasp with a rolled-up newspaper but missed.
The player swung at the ball three times and struck out.
to become familiar with a new activity, job, or situation and start doing it confidently and comfortably
進入狀態；上手
It took Camille a few weeks to get into the swing of things at her new job.
Once the students get into the swing of online classes, they work much faster.
swing into action
idiomto quickly start doing something with a lot of energy and determination
立即行動；迅速展開行動
When the fire alarm went off, the staff swung into action immediately.
The rescue team swung into action as soon as they reached the village.
go with a swing
idiomif a party or event goes with a swing, it is lively, successful, and enjoyable
進行得很順利；氣氛熱烈
The school fair went with a swing thanks to the music and games.
Used to describe a space that is extremely small and cramped.
空間極小，無迴旋餘地
My new apartment is tiny; there's no room to swing a cat.
In that cramped office, there was no room to swing a cat.
swing the balance
idiomTo cause a decision or result to go in a particular direction.
左右結果，決定勝負
Her passionate speech swung the balance in favor of the proposal.
The last vote swung the balance and decided the election.
swing both ways
idiomTo be sexually attracted to both men and women.
雙性戀
Maya told us she swings both ways and dates both men and women.
He doesn't label himself; he just says he swings both ways.
swing for the fences
idiomTo try very hard to achieve something great, even if it seems unlikely.
全力一搏，追求卓越
The startup decided to swing for the fences with a risky new product.
In the final round, the contestant swung for the fences and won big.
swing the lead
idiomTo pretend to be sick or unable to work in order to avoid duties.
裝病逃避工作
Brian is swinging the lead again; he just doesn't want to do the task.
The manager caught him swinging the lead and gave him a warning.
swing — 名詞
- swingsingular
- swingsplural
1. the smooth back-and-forth or side-to-side motion of an object that hangs from or
擺動；搖擺
物體來回或左右移動
the smooth back-and-forth or side-to-side motion of an object that hangs from or is fixed at one point, like a pendulum, door, or gate.
The slow swing of the church bell marked the start of the evening service.
教堂鐘聲緩慢的擺動標誌著晚間禮拜的開始。
the swing of [something] — back-and-forth motion of a hanging object
Putri measured the swing of the door so it would not hit the wall.
Putri 測量了門的擺動幅度，以確保它不會撞到牆壁。
With a gentle swing, the child pushed the heavy gate shut behind her.
隨著輕輕一擺，那孩子把沉重的柵門推到了身後。
Ziad watched the swing of the boat as waves pushed it from side to side.
Ziad 看著船隻隨著波浪左右搖擺。
The swing of the tree branch in the wind made a soft creaking sound.
風中樹枝的搖擺發出了輕微的吱嘎聲。
- the swing of the pendulum
- the swing of the door
- the swing of the arm
- sweep
often describes a wider, more continuous arc, such as a searchlight or a scythe
- motion
more general term for any movement, not specifically back-and-forth
- oscillation
more technical or scientific, used for regular back-and-forth movement like a pendulum
文法句型
the swing of [something]
用法筆記
Often used with 'the' and 'of' to describe the motion of a specific object: 'the swing of the pendulum', 'the swing of the door', 'the swing of the rope'.
常見錯誤
2. the particular arc and body motion a person uses to strike a ball with a bat, cl
揮桿；揮棒
高爾夫或棒球的擊球動作
the particular arc and body motion a person uses to strike a ball with a bat, club, or racket, especially in golf or baseball.
Christopher adjusted his swing before taking another shot at the golf ball.
Christopher 調整了他的揮桿姿勢，然後再次擊球。
golf swing — the way a golfer moves the club to hit the ball
The coach studied each player's swing to find small mistakes in their form.
教練仔細觀察每位選手的揮棒動作，找出姿勢上的小問題。
Élise's swing improved dramatically after she changed the way she held the bat.
Élise 改變握棒方式後，揮棒表現大幅提升。
A smooth swing is more important than hitting the ball with all your strength.
流暢的揮桿比用盡全力擊球更重要。
Kevin watched videos of professional golfers to perfect his own swing.
Kevin 觀看職業高爾夫選手的影片，來完善自己的揮桿動作。
- golf swing
- baseball swing
- smooth swing
- practice your swing
- perfect your swing
文法句型
[possessive] swing
常見錯誤
3. a sweeping punch or blow delivered by moving the arm in a wide arc toward someon
揮拳
以手臂畫弧攻擊的動作
a sweeping punch or blow delivered by moving the arm in a wide arc toward someone, especially one that misses or is avoided.
The man took a wild swing at Theo, but Theo stepped back just in time.
那名男子朝 Theo 猛揮一拳，但 Theo 及時向後閃開了。
take a swing at [someone] — try to hit someone with a punch
Lucía's first swing missed completely, and she nearly lost her balance.
Lucía 的第一拳完全揮空，還差點失去平衡。
Witnesses said the driver took a swing at the cyclist during the argument.
目擊者表示司機在爭吵中對那名單車騎士揮了一拳。
A single swing from the taller fighter sent his opponent to the floor.
個頭較高的拳擊手一拳就把對手打倒在地。
Sana ducked under his swing and pushed him away from her.
Sana 低頭躲過他的拳頭，然後將他推開。
- take a swing at
- wild swing
- a swing at someone
文法句型
take a swing at [someone]
用法筆記
Commonly appears in the phrase 'take a swing at someone'. The focus is often on the action itself rather than whether it lands successfully.
常見錯誤
4. a noticeable and often rapid move from one state, opinion, or feeling to a very
轉變；轉向
意見或情緒的明顯變化
a noticeable and often rapid move from one state, opinion, or feeling to a very different one, especially in politics, finance, or emotions.
There was a sudden swing in public opinion after the new policy was announced.
新政策公布後，輿論突然發生了轉變。
swing in public opinion — sudden change in what people think
The stock market experienced a dramatic swing from gains to losses in one day.
股市在一天之內從上漲急轉為下跌。
Tariro noticed a swing in her mother's mood after the phone call ended.
Tariro 注意到母親在通完電話後情緒的變化。
Polls showed a six-point swing toward the challenger in the final week.
民調顯示最後一週有六個百分點的支持度轉向了挑戰者。
A sharp swing in temperature caught everyone by surprise that spring morning.
那年春天，氣溫的急遽變化讓每個人都措手不及。
- swing in opinion
- swing in mood
- dramatic swing
- sharp swing
- swing toward
- mood swing
- market swing
- shift
more neutral; implies movement without suggesting it will reverse
- change
the most general word; less specific about direction or pattern
- fluctuation
implies repeated changes up and down over time
- stability
the state of staying the same without sudden changes
文法句型
a swing in [something]
a swing toward [something]
a swing of [number]
用法筆記
Frequently used in politics (swing in opinion / swing voters), finance (market swing), and emotion (mood swing). Often paired with an adjective describing the size or speed: 'dramatic swing', 'sharp swing', 'sudden swing'.
常見錯誤
5. a piece of playground equipment made of a flat seat hanging from chains or ropes
鞦韆
懸掛在鏈條或繩索上的遊樂設施
a piece of playground equipment made of a flat seat hanging from chains or ropes that supports a person moving back and forth through the air for fun.
Yuki pushed her little brother on the swing until he asked to stop.
Yuki 推著弟弟盪鞦韆，一直推到他說想停下來為止。
push someone on the swing — helping someone swing higher
The old swing in the park had chains that were rusted and loose.
公園裡那座舊鞦韆的鏈條已經生鏽鬆動了。
Children lined up to take turns on the big yellow swing at the fair.
孩子們排隊輪流玩園遊會裡那座大大的黃色鞦韆。
Asher sat on the swing and watched the sunset over the quiet playground.
Asher 坐在鞦韆上，看著日落映照在寧靜的操場上。
A wooden swing hung from a thick branch of the oak tree in the yard.
院子裡橡樹的粗枝上掛著一座木頭鞦韆。
- playground swing
- sit on a swing
- push someone on the swing
- garden swing
文法句型
on a swing
push someone on the swing
常見錯誤
6. a performer in a large-scale musical or dance production who is trained to repla
替角
可代替多個角色的劇場表演者
a performer in a large-scale musical or dance production who is trained to replace any of several ensemble members or supporting roles when needed, rather than covering just one role.
Mira worked as a swing for the Broadway show, covering five different roles.
Mira 在百老匯劇中擔任替角，可以勝任五個不同的角色。
work as a swing — performer trained to cover multiple roles in a show
The production hired three swings to make sure every performance could go on.
製作方聘請了三位替補演員，以確保每場演出都能順利進行。
As a swing, Putri had to learn the choreography for every dancer in the chorus.
Putri 作為替角，必須學會合唱團中每一位舞者的舞步。
When the lead singer fell ill, the swing stepped in and saved the show.
主唱生病時，替補演員及時上場，挽救了那場演出。
Being a swing requires quick thinking and the ability to adapt to last-minute changes.
擔任替角需要反應迅速，並能夠應對臨時的變化。
- work as a swing
- swing cover
- hired as a swing
- understudy
covers one specific principal role, whereas a swing covers multiple ensemble roles
- cover
informal term in theater; a cover can be either an understudy or a swing
- alternate
a performer who regularly plays the same role on different days, not an emergency replacement
文法句型
swing + noun
work as a swing
swing for [production]
用法筆記
Used mainly in large-scale theater productions such as Broadway musicals. A swing differs from an understudy: understudies cover one specific principal role, while swings cover multiple roles in the ensemble.
常見錯誤
7. the exciting and successful atmosphere that a party, celebration, or other socia
熱鬧成功
派對或活動氣氛熱烈、非常成功
the exciting and successful atmosphere that a party, celebration, or other social event has when all the guests are enjoying themselves and having a wonderful time together.
Manuela's wedding reception went with a swing, with guests dancing until three in the morning.
Manuela 的婚宴氣氛熱烈，賓客跳舞跳到凌晨三點。
fixed phrase: go(es) + with a swing
The school fête went with a swing this year, thanks to the volunteers.
今年的學校園遊會辦得有聲有色，全靠義工們的辛勤付出。
With good food and lively music, the party went with a swing.
有了美味的食物和熱鬧的音樂，這場派對辦得有聲有色。
context: with [good ingredients] + event + goes with a swing
The New Year's Eve party went with a swing, and nobody noticed when midnight passed.
跨年派對氣氛熱烈，沒有人注意到午夜已經過了。
- go with a swing
- party
- wedding reception
- celebration
- festival
- fête
- lively
simpler word describing an energetic event, though not a fixed phrase like 'go with a swing'
- a rip-roaring success
more informal and emphatic; similar meaning but much stronger
- a blast
informal American English equivalent; 'we had a blast at the party'
文法句型
event/party + go(es) + with a swing
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'go with a swing'. The subject is always a social event or gathering — never a person or object. This phrase is common in British English but rarely used in American English.
常見錯誤
8. A lively big band style with a strong, steady rhythm that grew popular in the mi
搖擺樂
1930-40年代大樂團演奏的爵士舞曲
A lively big band style with a strong, steady rhythm that grew popular in the mid-twentieth century and got people onto the dance floor.
Shanti spent every weekend at the dance hall, listening to live swing music.
Shanti 每個週末都去舞廳聽現場的搖擺樂。
collocation: listen to live swing music
Gabriel's grandfather played swing music in a big band during the 1940s.
Gabriel 的祖父在 1940 年代曾在大樂團裡演奏搖擺樂。
The dance teacher played swing music while the students practised their steps.
舞蹈老師播放搖擺樂，讓學生們練習舞步。
Swing music filled the ballroom as couples moved gracefully across the floor.
搖擺樂充滿了整個舞廳，一對對舞者優雅地在舞池中移動。
scene-setting: swing music fills a venue
- swing music
- swing band
- big band
- dance to swing
- swing era
- live swing
- big band jazz
emphasises the large orchestra format that played swing music
- swing jazz
a slightly more formal alternative term for the same genre
- hot jazz
a related style from the same era, known for its fast tempo and improvisation
- classical music
a contrasting genre that follows written scores rather than improvisation
- modern jazz
later jazz styles such as bebop and free jazz that moved away from danceable big band music
文法句型
swing + noun (swing music, swing band, swing dance)
用法筆記
As an uncountable noun, 'swing' does not have a plural form when referring to the music genre. The term can also be used attributively before other nouns, such as 'swing band', 'swing dancer', or 'swing era'.
常見錯誤
in full swing
idiomat the busiest, most active, or most exciting stage of an event or activity.
正處於最活躍的階段
By eight o'clock the party was in full swing, and guests were dancing in the garden.
Construction work is in full swing now, and the new building should be ready by autumn.
to become fully involved in and comfortable with a new activity, routine, or social situation.
進入狀況；適應
It took Christopher a few weeks to get into the swing of things at his new job.
After the holiday break, the students were slow to get back into the swing of studying.
a situation where gains and losses tend to balance each other out, so the overall result is roughly equal.
有得必有失；利弊相抵
Working freelance has its swings and roundabouts — you earn more but have less job security.
Living in a big city is swings and roundabouts: great opportunities, but higher costs too.
go with a swing
idiomif an event, especially a party or social occasion, goes with a swing, it is lively, successful, and enjoyable.
進行得非常熱鬧順利
The street festival went with a swing this year, with music and food stalls everywhere.
The charity dinner went with a swing thanks to the excellent entertainment.
swing — 形容詞
- swingpositive
- swingercomparative
- swingestsuperlative
1. relating to a style of jazz from the 1930s and 40s that has a strong, steady bea
搖擺
指1930年代流行的爵士樂風格
relating to a style of jazz from the 1930s and 40s that has a strong, steady beat and a lively, bouncy feel that encourages dancing.
The dance hall played swing music all night, and couples filled the floor until midnight.
舞廳整晚播放搖擺樂，一對對舞伴跳到半夜才離場。
attributive use: swing music
Yuki learned swing dance steps from her grandmother, who competed in the 1940s.
Yuki 跟祖母學了搖擺舞步，祖母在1940年代曾參加比賽獲獎。
attributive use: swing dance steps
A live swing band performed at the festival, with trumpets and saxophones leading the rhythm.
音樂節安排了現場搖擺樂團表演，由小號和薩克斯風帶領節奏。
attributive use: swing band
Old swing records from the Benny Goodman era still sound fresh and exciting today.
Benny Goodman 時代的老搖擺唱片至今聽起來仍然新鮮動聽。
attributive use: swing records
The nightclub had a special swing night every Thursday with a live jazz trio.
這家夜店每週四晚上舉辦搖擺之夜，由現場爵士三重奏演出。
attributive use: swing night
- swing music
- swing band
- swing dance
- swing rhythm
- swing era
文法句型
swing + noun (music, band, dance, rhythm)
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun to describe a specific type of music, dance, or event.
2. used to describe a voter, region, or group whose support cannot be predicted and
游離
指選民或選區立場不固定，可能影響選舉結果
used to describe a voter, region, or group whose support cannot be predicted and whose choice can decide the outcome of an election.
Candidates spend most of their advertising money in swing states like Ohio and Florida.
候選人把大部分廣告經費投入俄亥俄州和佛羅里達州等搖擺州。
attributive use: swing states
Wei visited fifty swing voters in the district and asked what mattered most to them.
Wei 拜訪了選區內五十位游離選民，詢問他們最關心哪些議題。
attributive use: swing voters
The election came down to three swing counties where neither party had a clear lead.
選舉結果取決於三個搖擺郡，兩黨在那裡都沒有明顯領先。
attributive use: swing counties
Both parties held rallies in the same swing district on the weekend before the vote.
兩黨都在同一個搖擺選區舉辦造勢活動，時間就在投票前的週末。
attributive use: swing district
A small group of swing voters in the suburbs decided the close election result.
郊區的一小群游離選民決定了這場激烈選舉的勝負。
- swing voter
- swing state
- swing district
- swing county
- undecided
used for people (undecided voter); less common for regions
- battleground
used for states/districts (battleground state); more dramatic in tone
- safe
a safe seat/state always goes to one party
文法句型
swing + noun (voter, state, district, county)
用法筆記
Primarily used in US political contexts. The noun that follows (voter, state, district) identifies what is undecided.
常見錯誤
swing state
idioma US state where the Democratic and Republican parties have roughly equal levels of support, so the result of an election there is hard to predict.
搖擺州；關鍵州
Pennsylvania has been an important swing state in nearly every presidential election since 2000.
The candidates visited three swing states in the final week before Election Day.
swing voter
idioma person who does not always vote for the same political party and may vote for any party in an election.
游離選民；中間選民
The new tax policy was designed to attract swing voters who care about the economy.
Both parties sent mailers to every registered swing voter in the region.
swing music
idioma lively style of jazz that was especially popular in the 1930s and 1940s, usually played by a big band with a strong, steady rhythm.
搖擺樂（一種1930-40年代流行的爵士樂）
Grandpa still listens to swing music every morning while he drinks his coffee.
The museum had a special exhibit about the history of swing music in America.
同根字
常見搭配
常用片語
- in full swing
- swing + open/shut
- swing + from X to Y
- swing + into action
- take a swing at
- get into the swing of things
- swing + around/round
- swing state/voter/district
- mood swing
- swing music/band/dance