
好词典
源自中古英语 bobben(突然移动),可能模仿快速动作的声音。
❶ 指物体在水面或其他液体表面上下快速移动的动作,通常幅度不大但频率较快。
“The apple was bobbing in the water.”
(苹果在水面上上下浮动。)
“She watched the cork bobbing on the waves.”
(她看着软木塞在波浪中上下跳动。)
❶ 指人快速点头或弯腰的动作,通常表示同意、打招呼或躲避。
“He kept bobbing his head to the music.”
(他随着音乐不断点头。)
“She bobbed down to pick up the fallen papers.”
(她弯腰捡起掉落的文件。)
❶ 指上下快速移动的动作或状态,常用于描述漂浮物或人的头部动作。
“The bobbing of the buoy indicated strong currents.”
(浮标的上下晃动表明水流湍急。)
“Her constant bobbing made the photo blurry.”
(她不停地晃动导致照片模糊。)
bobbing for apples — 一种传统游戏,参与者尝试用嘴咬住漂浮在水中的苹果,不能用手帮忙。
“The children were laughing while bobbing for apples at the Halloween party.”
(万圣节派对上,孩子们玩咬苹果游戏时笑个不停。)
bobbing along — 形容轻松愉快地前进或移动,通常指随着节奏或波浪的起伏。
“The little boat was bobbing along on the calm sea.”
(小船在平静的海面上轻轻摇晃着前进。)