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bobbing

UK //ˈbɒbɪŋ//US //ˈbɑːbɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 bobben(突然移动),可能模仿快速动作的声音。

verb

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。)

同义词:nodding, bouncing, dipping, dodging, weaving

noun

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。)

同义词:bouncing, nodding, floating, oscillation

常见短语

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。)